Zale peruncta
Guenée, 1852
Zale peruncta is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1852 based on a specimen from the original basionym peruncta. The species belongs to the Zale, a diverse group of commonly known as zale moths or false underwing moths. Two are recognized: Zale peruncta peruncta and Zale peruncta incipiens. The species is assigned Hodges number 8684.1 in the North American moth classification system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zale peruncta: /ˈzeɪ.lɛ pɛrˈʌŋk.tə/
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Distribution
Found in North America. The nominate Zale peruncta peruncta and Zale peruncta incipiens (described by Walker in 1858) collectively span the ' range across the continent.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as peruncta before transfer to Zale. The Zale peruncta incipiens was described by Francis Walker in 1858.
Cataloging information
Recorded in the Photographers Group (MPG) and North American Moth Photographers Group databases under Hodges number 8684.1. The has 23 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data retrieval date.