Ponometia alata

(Smith, 1905)

bird dropping moth

Ponometia alata is a of in the Noctuidae, commonly known as a bird dropping moth due to its cryptic coloration resembling avian . The species was described by Smith in 1905. It is classified within the Acontiinae and has been recorded under the synonym Acontia alata in some taxonomic databases.

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How to pronounce Ponometia alata: //ˌpɒn.oʊˈmiː.ti.ə əˈlɑː.tə//

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