Dyspyralis puncticosta
Smith, 1908
Spot-edged Dyspyralis Moth
Dyspyralis puncticosta, commonly known as the spot-edged dyspyralis , is a of moth in the Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1908 and was originally placed in the Erastria. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 8427.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dyspyralis puncticosta: //dɪsˈpaɪrəˌlɪs ˌpʌŋktɪˈkɔstə//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States.
Human Relevance
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 8427 for North American identification systems.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Erastria puncticosta Smith, 1908, later transferred to Dyspyralis.
Observation records
Over 900 observations documented on iNaturalist as of source date.