Allerastria albiciliatus
Smith, 1903
Allerastria albiciliatus is a small in the Erebidae, originally described from North America in 1903. The species was transferred from the Yrias to Allerastria, reflecting taxonomic revisions within the noctuoid moths. It is assigned Hodges number 9020 in the North American moth numbering system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allerastria albiciliatus: //ælɛˈræstriə ælbaɪsɪˈlaɪətəs//
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Identification
The specific epithet "albiciliatus" refers to white cilia (fringe hairs) on the wings, a diagnostic feature distinguishing this . As a member of Allerastria, it can be separated from related by genitalic characters and wing pattern elements. The Hodges number 9020 provides a unique identifier for North American records.
Distribution
North America.
Human Relevance
The is documented in the North American fauna with a formal Hodges number (9020), facilitating identification and cataloging by lepidopterists.