Melanomma auricinctaria
Grote, 1875
gold-lined melanomma moth
Melanomma auricinctaria, commonly known as the gold-lined melanomma , is the sole in its Melanomma within the Erebidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875, this moth is found in the United States and Canada. The species name 'auricinctaria' refers to the gold-banded or gold-lined appearance characteristic of this moth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanomma auricinctaria: /mɛləˈnɒmə ɔːrɪˈsɪŋktəriə/
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Identification
The is distinguished from other Erebidae by the gold-lined pattern referenced in its common and . As the only member of its , it can be separated from related by its unique combination of morphological traits established in Grote's original 1875 description. Specific diagnostic features beyond the general 'gold-lined' pattern are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
United States and Canada. Distribution records include presence in Vermont, USA.
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Taxonomic history
Both the Melanomma and the M. auricinctaria were established simultaneously by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875, making this a rare case of a genus described together with its type species.