Anomis
Hübner, 1821
Species Guides
8- Anomis editrix(Gulf scalloped moth)
- Anomis erosa(Yellow Scallop Moth)
- Anomis flava(cotton looper)
- Anomis gentilis
- Anomis illita(Okra Leafworm Moth)
- Anomis impasta
- Anomis luridula
- Anomis texana
Anomis is a of in the Erebidae, established by Hübner in 1821. The genus is characterized by distinct morphological features including upturned palpi, produced and acute forewing apex, and specific wing venation patterns. within this genus are found in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and other US locations. The genus has accumulated over 6,600 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from similar erebid by the combination of upturned palpi with elongated third joint, produced and acute forewing apex with angled or pointed outer margin, and the specific hindwing venation with 5 from below center of discocellulars. Male are minutely ciliated or pectinated. Tibia lack spines.
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Appearance
Palpi upturned, with second joint reaching vertex of and third joint long and slender. Front tuft blunt. minutely ciliated in males, or pectinated (comb-like). and smoothly scaled. Tibia spineless. Forewings with produced and acute apex; outer margin angled or produced to a point at middle. Hindwings with 5 originating from below center of discocellulars.
Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States, with broader distribution across the US. Specific range boundaries for the as a whole are not well-documented in available sources.
Life Cycle
Larva characterized by non-swollen thoracic somites. Other stages not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Anomis is placed in Erebinae within Erebidae, superfamily Noctuoidea. Formerly, many in this were classified under Noctuidae before reorganization of higher classification.