Sigela minuta
Troubridge, 2020
Sigela minuta is a of in the Erebidae, Scolecocampinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The specific epithet 'minuta' suggests small size. As a recently described species, published knowledge about its biology and remains limited. It belongs to a of noctuoid moths whose members are typically and attracted to light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sigela minuta: //saɪˈdʒiːlə mɪˈnjuːtə//
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Taxonomic Context
Sigela minuta was described in 2020 by J. Donald Lafontaine and B. Christian Schmidt in their revision of the Sigela. The genus Sigela belongs to the Scolecocampinae, a group of erebid formerly treated as part of the . in this genus are characterized by reduced or modified and often exhibit muted coloration.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'minuta' derives from Latin, meaning 'small' or 'minute,' likely referring to the relatively small size of this compared to .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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