Idia terrebralis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Idia terrebralis is a litter in the Erebidae, first described from North America in 1912. It belongs to the Herminiinae, a group commonly known as litter moths due to their association with dead material. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with few published observations beyond original description and scattered collection records. It is one of approximately 50 species in the Idia, most of which are North .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idia terrebralis: /ˈɪd.i.ə tɛr.ɪˈbræ.lɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, with confirmed occurrence in Illinois. Distribution records are sparse; precise range boundaries remain undocumented.
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Epizeuxis terrebralis Barnes & McDunnough, 1912; later transferred to Idia. The specific epithet 'terrebralis' derives from Latin 'terebra' (awl or borer), though the morphological basis for this name is not documented in readily available sources.
Documentation status
The is represented by only 16 observations on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No comprehensive modern treatment of the species exists in accessible literature.