Eutelia furcata

(Walker, 1865)

Florida eutelia moth

Eutelia furcata, commonly known as the Florida eutelia , is a small noctuid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1865. The has a wingspan of approximately 30 mm and occurs across the southern United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a member of the Euteliidae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eutelia furcata: /juːˈtiːliə fɜːrˈkɑːtə/

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Identification

The Florida eutelia can be distinguished from similar Eutelia by geographic range and, where known, genitalia . Definitive identification typically requires examination of specimens. The small size (30 mm wingspan) and southern distribution may help separate it from larger or more northern .

Distribution

Southern United States (Arizona, Texas, Florida), Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

Similar Taxa

Other Eutelia species in the Eutelia share similar size and general ; definitive separation requires detailed examination of genitalia and known distribution ranges.

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Taxonomic Note

Eutelia furcata has been placed in the Marathyssa in some classifications (as Marathyssa furcata), but current sources including GBIF and NCBI recognize it in Eutelia. The basionym Penicillaria furcata reflects its original description.

Data Limitations

Detailed information on appearance, , and of this appears sparse in published literature. Most available information is limited to taxonomic description and distribution records.