Panula inconstans

Guenée, 1852

Panula inconstans is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the Calpinae and is native to North America. The species has been documented through 367 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not uncommon within its range.

Panula inconstans by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Panula inconstans: /pænˈjuːlə ɪnˈkɒnstənz/

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Distribution

North America. Specific records span the United States and southern Canada, with observations concentrated in the eastern and central regions.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by French entomologist Achille Guenée in 1852, this has remained within the Panula. The placement has shifted historically, now residing in Erebidae following molecular phylogenetic revisions that split the former Noctuidae.

Data availability

Despite moderate observational data (367 iNaturalist records), published biological details for this appear sparse in accessible literature. Most information relates to and distribution rather than or .

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