Latebraria
Guenée, 1852
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Pronunciation
How to pronounce Latebraria: //læˌtɛˈbɹæɹiə//
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Identification
Members of Latebraria can be distinguished from related calpine by genitalia characteristics and wing pattern details, though specific diagnostic features require expert examination. The is placed in Calpinae based on morphological traits including structure and tympanal organ configuration.
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Distribution
Southern North America and Central America. Specific countries and elevation ranges for individual are not comprehensively documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Latebraria was originally described by Guenée in 1852. The has been classified in Noctuidae in some historical treatments but is currently placed in Erebidae: Calpinae based on modern phylogenetic and morphological studies.
Species Diversity
Three are currently recognized: Latebraria amphipyroides Guenée, 1852; Latebraria errans Walker, 1858; and Latebraria janthinula Guenée, 1852. Additional undescribed species may exist given the limited taxonomic attention to this .