Ponometia acutus

(Smith, 1905)

bird dropping moth

Ponometia acutus is a of in the Noctuidae, commonly known as the bird dropping moths. The species was first described by Smith in 1905 and is currently classified in the Acontiinae. It has been assigned Hodges number 9105 in the North American moth numbering system. The species name has been subject to taxonomic revision, with historical placements in the Conochares and Acontia.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ponometia acutus: /pɔnoʊˈmiːʃə əˈkuːtəs/

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