Bendisodes aeolia
Druce, 1890
Bendisodes aeolia is a in the Erebidae, representing the sole member of the Bendisodes. Originally described by Druce in 1890 as Isogona aeolia, the species was later placed in its current genus by Hampson in 1924. It is distributed in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bendisodes aeolia: //bɛnˈdɪsoʊdiːz iːˈoʊliə//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described as Isogona aeolia by Druce in 1890. Hampson erected the Bendisodes in 1924 to accommodate this species, making it . The specific epithet 'aeolia' refers to Aeolus, the Greek keeper of the winds, and may allude to the wind-blown where specimens have been collected.
Observational Data
As of the data source date, iNaturalist records 286 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though detailed biological studies appear limited.