Arugisa punctalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1916
Arugisa punctalis is a in the Erebidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the Scolecocampinae, a group of relatively understudied moths. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arugisa punctalis: /ˌæɹuːˈdʒaɪsə pʌŋkˈteɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records are sparse; the has been documented in the United States based on limited collection data.
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Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1916. The Arugisa is currently placed in Scolecocampinae within Erebidae, though classification of this group has undergone revision.
Data availability
Only one observation recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Museum specimens and published biological studies appear limited.