Ponometia binocula

(Grote, 1875)

Prairie Bird-dropping Moth

Ponometia binocula, commonly known as the prairie bird-dropping moth, is a noctuid first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. It belongs to the bird-dropping moth group, named for their resemblance to avian . The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9089.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ponometia binocula: /pɔ.nɔˈmɛ.ti.a bɪˈnɔ.kju.la/

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Distribution

Found in North America.

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Taxonomic notes

GBIF lists this as a synonym under the Acontia as Acontia binocula, while Catalogue of Life and other sources maintain it in Ponometia. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9089.

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