Ponometia cuta
(Smith, 1905)
bird dropping moth
Ponometia cuta is a in the , first described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to a group commonly known as bird dropping moths, recognized for their cryptic coloration resembling avian . The species is to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9094.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ponometia cuta: //pɒnəˈmiːʃə ˈkjuːtə//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this as a synonym under the Acontia as Acontia cuta, while Catalogue of Life and other sources maintain it under Ponometia. The taxonomic placement appears to be under review.
Observation Data
As of the source date, iNaturalist records 336 observations of this .
Classification Reference
Catalogue of Life places this in Acontiinae, tribe Acontiini.