Sigela basipunctaria
Walker, 1861
Spotted Sigela Moth, Wavy False Pug Moth
Sigela basipunctaria is a in the Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1861. It is known by two : the spotted sigela moth and the wavy false pug moth. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 8434 in the North American moth numbering system. Despite being documented in major taxonomic databases, published biological details remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sigela basipunctaria: /ˈsɪdʒələ ˌbeɪsɪˌpʌŋkˈtɛəriə/
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Identification
Distinguished by the specific epithet basipunctaria, referring to basal spotting on the wings. The "wavy false pug " suggests pattern elements that may separate it from true pug moths (Eupithecia ). Hodges number 8434 provides a unique identifier for North American records. Specific diagnostic characters require examination of or original description.
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within the continent are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Assigned Hodges number 8434 in the North American Photographers Group numbering system, facilitating identification and cataloging by lepidopterists. The has 66 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Similar Taxa
- Eupithecia (pug moths)Sigela basipunctaria is called the "wavy false pug ," indicating superficial resemblance to pug moths in wing pattern, but it belongs to Erebidae rather than Geometridae.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
NCBI lists this under Noctuidae, while Catalogue of Life and other sources place it in Erebidae Scolecocampinae. This discrepancy reflects ongoing classification revisions in the Noctuoidea.
Observation Data
66 observations recorded on iNaturalist suggest the is documented but not frequently encountered.