Phytometra orgiae
(Grote, 1875)
Lemon Yellow
Phytometra orgiae is a small in the Erebidae, commonly known as the Lemon Yellow. It is found across North America and has been documented in at least 716 observations on iNaturalist. The was first described by Grote in 1875 under the basionym Prothymia orgiae. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8484.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytometra orgiae: //ˌfaɪtoʊˈmɛtrə ˈɔːrdʒieɪ//
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Distribution
North America. Specific state or provincial records are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Prothymia orgiae by Grote in 1875, later transferred to Phytometra.
Catalogue Number
MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number: 8484.