Acontia jaliscana

(Schaus, 1898)

Acontia jaliscana is a of in the Noctuidae, Acontiinae. It was described by Schaus in 1898 from specimens collected in Jalisco, Mexico. The species is part of a characterized by small to medium-sized moths with often striking wing patterns. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.

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How to pronounce Acontia jaliscana: //əˈkɒn.ti.ə dʒəˌlɪsˈkɑː.nə//

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Distribution

North America; originally described from Jalisco, Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in the region, though specific range boundaries are not well documented.

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Original Description

Described by Schaus in 1898 under the basionym Tarache jaliscana, later transferred to Acontia.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 45 observations, suggesting the is documented but not frequently encountered by naturalists.