Oruza albocostaliata

(Packard, 1876)

White Edge Moth

Oruza albocostaliata, commonly known as the White Edge , is a North American moth in the Erebidae. First described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876, it has been assigned Hodges number 9025 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. The species has undergone taxonomic reclassification, with some authorities placing it in the Ozarba within family Noctuidae.

- 9025 – Oruza albocostaliata – White Edge Moth (20955424275) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Oruza albocostaliata (43579832251) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.- 9025 – Oruza albocostaliata – White Edge Moth (18498102073) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oruza albocostaliata: /oːˈruːza ælboʊkɔːˈstælɪˌɑːtə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic Note

This has been subject to taxonomic debate. While NCBI and iNaturalist recognize it in Erebidae Oruza, GBIF treats it as a synonym of Ozarba albocostaliata in Noctuidae. This reflects ongoing reclassification within the former 'Noctuidae' sensu lato.

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