Argyrostrotis anilis

Drury, 1773

Short-lined Chocolate

Argyrostrotis anilis, commonly known as the short-lined chocolate, is a in the Erebidae. First described by Dru Drury in 1773, it occurs across eastern North America from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and Texas. The has a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. It is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argyrostrotis anilis: /ˌɑːr.dʒɪˈrɒs.trə.tɪs ˈæn.ɪ.lɪs/

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Identification

Small size (wingspan ~25 mm) and eastern North American distribution may help distinguish from related . Specific diagnostic characters not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Eastern North America: Quebec and Ontario (Canada) south through the eastern United States to Florida and Texas. Additional records from Manitoba, Saskatchewan (Canada), and Vermont (USA).

Diet

Larvae feed on Prunus americana (American plum).

Host Associations

  • Prunus americana - larval food plant

Human Relevance

Listed as a of special concern in the state of Connecticut, indicating conservation interest.

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Taxonomic Note

Historically placed in Noctuidae; currently classified in Erebidae ( Erebinae) based on modern phylogenetic revisions.

Conservation Status

of special concern in Connecticut; conservation status elsewhere not documented.

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