Abablemma bilineata
Barnes & McDunnough, 1916
Abablemma bilineata is a in the Erebidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the Acontiinae, a group of moths often characterized by relatively simple wing patterns and habits. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been documented in at least 121 observations, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare within its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Abablemma bilineata: /ˌæbəˈblɛmə ˌbaɪlɪˈniːətə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific distribution details within this range are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Some sources (GBIF, Catalogue of Life) list this under Noctuidae rather than Erebidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic revisions in the Lepidoptera, as Erebidae has been redefined to include many former noctuid including Acontiinae. NCBI and Wikipedia currently place this species in Erebidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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