Dyspyralis noloides

Barnes & McDunnough, 1916

Dyspyralis noloides is a in the Erebidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the Hypenodinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8429. Like other members of its , it is a small moth.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dyspyralis noloides: //dɪˈspaɪrəlɪs noʊˈlaɪdiːz//

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Identification

The can be identified by its MONA/Hodges number 8429. As a member of the Dyspyralis, it shares the characteristic forewing pattern of dark brown to blackish coloration with contrasting pale markings, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing D. noloides from such as D. illocata and D. puncticollis are not well documented in accessible literature.

Distribution

North America. Specific regional records are not documented in the provided sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Dyspyralis illocataCongeneric with similar forewing pattern and size; distinguished by subtle differences in wing markings and geographic distribution, though specific differentiating characters require examination of genitalia or detailed wing venation.
  • Dyspyralis puncticollisCongeneric sharing dark coloration and pale forewing markings; separation from D. noloides typically requires close examination of antennal structure and precise wing pattern elements.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described in 1916 by prominent North American lepidopterists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, who described numerous new from the southwestern United States and Mexico during the early 20th century.

Cataloging Reference

The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 8429 provides a standardized reference for this in North American faunal works and databases.

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