Martinique, La Trinité, Presqu'île de la Caravelle, 29-VIII-84.

Paectes obrotunda (Guenée, 1852)

Noctuidae Euteliinae

Detail of the forewings

Paectes obrotunda : Poorly contrasted wing.
Paectes arcigera : Well contrasted wing.

This difference disappears on worn specimens, a correct identification needs the examination of genitalia.

Biology and distribution

Very rare in Guadeloupe and Martinique (Presqu'île de la Caravelle), in xerophilic zone only.
St-Martin, St-Bartholomew, La Désirade.

French Guyana, Brazil.

Legend

Male genitalia (JPG 28 Ko).

Similar species

Paectes arcigera

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