Melipotis novanda
Guenée, 1852
Melipotis novanda is an owlet moth in the Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America, where have been observed visiting flowers for nectar. The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8609.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melipotis novanda: /mɛlɪˈpoʊtɪs noʊˈvændə/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Taraxacum officinale - nectar source observed visiting dandelion flowers
Behavior
visit flowers for nectar
Similar Taxa
- Melipotis acontioidesSimilar members in North America with overlapping distribution
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described under the Bolina as Bolina novanda before transfer to Melipotis
Collection reference
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 8609