Metalectra cinctus
Smith, 1905
Metalectra cinctus is a of in the Erebidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the Boletobiinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 8508 in the North moth numbering system. Available information about this species is limited, with only 12 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metalectra cinctus: //mɛtəˈlɛktrə ˈsɪŋktəs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within North America are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Classification
Metalectra cinctus is placed in the Boletobiinae within the Erebidae. The Metalectra contains multiple , most of which are poorly documented in terms of .
Documentation Status
This has minimal published information. The 12 iNaturalist observations suggest it is infrequently encountered or underreported. No species-specific ecological studies were found in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- A Good Morning for a Bee | Bug Squad
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