Details for Record 284256

Species: Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth (Anticarsia gemmatalis) (Species ID: 7409) - View Species | Quad Details   

Date: 10/27/2010

Quad: Bowie (38076_H6)

County: Prince George's

Records: 181 total records, 12 for Prince George's Co., 1 for Bowie Quad

Observer: Bob Patterson

Specimen: No

Publication: No

Processed by: Timothy Reichard


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A Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/27/2010). "This is an unusual example of an instance where the right wings fail to shown the pm. lines that are standard for this species. For some reason the genes that control that portion of the design/coloration of the moth failed to be expressed or turned on. In all other respects this is a normal moth. This should not be confused with the rare incidence of bilateral gynandromorphy in which one side (or wing) of the insect is male and the other is female" (Bob Patterson). Photo by Bob Patterson.