Metalectra bigallis

Smith, 1908

Metalectra bigallis is a in the Erebidae, described by Smith in 1908. It was originally placed in the Homopyralis before being transferred to Metalectra. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 8501. It belongs to the Boletobiinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metalectra bigallis: /mɛtəlɛktrə bɪˈɡælɪs/

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Distribution

North America (present; specific range details not documented in available sources).

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Homopyralis bigallis by Smith in 1908, later transferred to Metalectra.

Catalogue number

MONA/Hodges number 8501.

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