Zale strigimacula
Guenée, 1852
Zale strigimacula is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It is known to occur in North America, with distribution records from the United States and Brazil (Pernambuco). The species is assigned Hodges number 8686 in the North American numbering system. Like other members of the Zale, it is and belongs to the diverse Erebinae of underwing and related moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zale strigimacula: /ˈzeɪli strɪˌd͡ʒɪˈmækjʊlə/
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Distribution
North America, with specific records from the United States and Brazil (Pernambuco state). The ' range appears to extend across parts of the Nearctic and into the Neotropical region.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as strigimacula by Guenée in 1852, later transferred to the Zale. The basionym Homoptera strigimacula reflects its original placement in a different genus.
Catalogue references
The is catalogued in major taxonomic databases including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI , with consistent acceptance as a valid species. It is listed with Hodges number 8686 in the MONA ( of North America) system.