Allotria

Hübner, 1823

false underwing moth

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Allotria is a in the Erebidae, containing only the Allotria elonympha (false underwing moth). The genus was established by Jacob Hübner in 1823. Its sole species is found in eastern North America and was described in 1818.

- 8721 – Allotria elonympha – False Underwing Moth (18932540359) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Allotria elonympha by Sesamehoneytart. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.- 8721 – Allotria elonympha – False Underwing Moth (47945023001) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Allotria: //əˈloʊ.tri.ə//

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Distribution

Eastern North America

Seasonality

active March to September

Diet

Larvae feed on various deciduous trees including black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), hickory, and walnut

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