Hemeroplanis parallela
(Smith, 1907)
Hemeroplanis parallela is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1907, originally placed in the Pleonectyptera. The species is known from North America and has been recorded in 168 iNaturalist observations. It holds Hodges number 8475 in the North American numbering system.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemeroplanis parallela: /ˌhɛmɛroʊˈplænɪs pəˈrælɛlə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records span multiple regions of the continent, with 168 documented observations as of current data.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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