Lesmone detrahens

Walker, 1858

Detracted Owlet

Lesmone detrahens, commonly known as the detracted owlet, is a in the Erebidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1858, it was originally placed under the Poaphila before being moved to Lesmone. The species is assigned Hodges number 8651 in the North American moth numbering system. It is documented across North America with substantial observational records.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lesmone detrahens: /lɛsˈmoʊn deɪˈtrəhɛnz/

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Distribution

Present in North America. Specific range boundaries within the continent are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Poaphila detrahens by Walker in 1858, later transferred to the Lesmone.

MONA/Hodges number

8651

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