Zale termina
Grote, 1883
Zale termina is a of in the Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1883. It is distributed across North America. The species belongs to the Zale, a group of commonly known as zale moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zale termina: /ˈzeɪli tɜːˈmiːna/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Other Zale speciesMembers of the same share similar overall and require detailed examination of patterns, , or other subtle characters for definitive identification.
- Underwing moths (Catocala spp.)Both are erebid with somewhat similar body plans; however, underwings typically have more strikingly patterned with bold or spots, whereas Zale generally exhibit more uniform or finely patterned .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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