Metria bilineata
Smith, 1899
Metria bilineata is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1899. It belongs to the Erebinae and is native to North America. The species is part of the diverse noctuid fauna and has been recorded across a broad geographic range on the continent.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metria bilineata: /ˈmiːtɹiə ˌbaɪlaɪniˈeɪtə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records span from southern Canada through the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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