Mimophisma delunaris
(Guenée, 1852)
Mimophisma delunaris is a in the Erebidae, originally described by Guenée in 1852 as Ophisma delunaris. The species has been recorded in North America and is represented by 447 observations on iNaturalist. Its taxonomic placement has been subject to revision, with some sources placing it in the Achaea rather than Mimophisma, contributing to its current 'doubtful' status in some taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mimophisma delunaris: /ˌmaɪmoʊˈfɪzmə dɛluˈnɛərɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The exhibits taxonomic instability across major databases. GBIF places Mimophisma delunaris in the Achaea, while NCBI and iNaturalist retain it in Mimophisma. The basionym Ophisma delunaris reflects its original description, indicating multiple generic transfers in its taxonomic history.
Observation Data
The has accumulated 447 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though this does not necessarily indicate abundance.