Metallata absumens

Walker, 1862

Variable Metallata Moth

Metallata absumens, commonly known as the variable metallata , is a of owlet moth in the Erebidae. The species was described by Walker in 1862 and is found in North America. It is recognized by its Hodges number 8573. Two are recognized: the nominate M. a. absumens and M. a. contiguata described by Hayes in 1975.

Metallata absumens - Variable Metallata Moth (3) (26533386119) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metallata absumens: /mɛˈtælətə æbˈsuːmɛnz/

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Distribution

North America; records also exist from Brazil (Amazonas, Pará, Rio de Janeiro states)

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Hodges Number

8573

Subspecies

Metallata absumens absumens (nominate); Metallata absumens contiguata Hayes, 1975

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