Acontia
Ochsenheimer, 1816
Species Guides
7- Acontia behrii
- Acontia chea(bird dropping moth)
- Acontia coquillettii(bird dropping moth)
- Acontia cretata(Chalky Bird Dropping Moth)
- Acontia jaliscana
- Acontia n-sp-one
- Acontia n-sp-two
Acontia is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Ferdinand Ochsenheimer in 1816. The genus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many formerly placed here now transferred to Tarache. The genus remains under study, with related genera Eusceptis, Pseudalypia, and Spragueia sometimes included but currently treated as separate pending further research.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acontia: /əˈkɒntiə/
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Identification
Long, forward-extending palpi with prominent third joint, combined with simple and smoothly scaled, tuftless and , distinguish this from similar noctuid . The stalked wing (7, 8 and 9, 10) and non-crenulate forewing cilia provide additional diagnostic characters. Separation from the closely related genus Tarache requires careful examination, as many were historically confused between these genera.
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (including Vermont).
Similar Taxa
- TaracheMany Acontia were transferred to Tarache; historically confused and requires careful morphological examination to distinguish.
- EusceptisSometimes included in Acontia but currently treated as separate pending further research.
- PseudalypiaSometimes included in Acontia but currently treated as separate pending further research.
- SpragueiaSometimes included in Acontia but currently treated as separate pending further research.