Argyrostrotis

Hübner, 1821

Argyrostrotis is a of in the Erebidae, established by Jacob in 1821. The genus comprises six described distributed in North America. Species within this genus are classified within the Erebinae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as underwings or related forms.

Argyrostrotis anilis by (c) John P Friel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John P Friel. Used under a CC-BY license.Argyrostrotis quadrifilaris by (c) Laura Gaudette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC-BY license.Argyrostrotis quadrifilaris by (c) Laura Gaudette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Argyrostrotis: //ˌɑːr.dʒɪr.ɒˈstrəʊ.tɪs//

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Distribution

North America; confirmed records from Vermont and other United States localities.

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Species list

The contains six described : Argyrostrotis anilis (Drury, 1773), Argyrostrotis deleta (Guenée, 1852), Argyrostrotis erasa (Guenée, 1852), Argyrostrotis flavistriaria (, 1831), Argyrostrotis quadrifilaris (Hübner, 1831), and Argyrostrotis sylvarum (Guenée, 1852).

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