Kodiosoma Explained

Kodiosoma is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae. Its only species, Kodiosoma fulvum, is found in Arizona, Nevada and California. Both the genus and species were described by Richard Harper Stretch in 1872.^{[1] [2]}

The coloured area on the hindwings varies from gray to yellow or red.^[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to May.

Subspecies

• Kodiosoma fulvum fulvum
• Kodiosoma fulvum nigra (California)
• Kodiosoma fulvum eavesi Stretch, 1872 (Nevada)
• Kodiosoma fulvum tricolor Stretch, 1872 (Nevada)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Kodiosoma Stretch, 1872 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . September 18, 2019.
2. Web site: 930432.00 – 8167 – Kodiosoma fulvum – Stretch, 1872 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . September 18, 2019.
3. Web site: Carr . John F. . January 18, 2010 . Species Kodiosoma fulvum - Hodges#8167 . BugGuide . September 18, 2019.