Ponometia libedis
(Smith, 1900)
Ponometia libedis is a in the , first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the bird dropping moth group, named for their cryptic coloration that resembles avian . The species is cataloged under MONA/Hodges number 9096. Taxonomic placement has shifted between Ponometia and Acontia, with current sources favoring Ponometia.
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How to pronounce Ponometia libedis: //pɒnoʊˈmiːʃə laɪˈbiːdɪs//
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described as Acontia libedis by Smith in 1900. GBIF currently lists it as a synonym under Acontia libedis, while NCBI and iNaturalist recognize Ponometia libedis as the accepted name. This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision within the Acontiinae .
Observation Record
iNaturalist records 779 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though detailed biological studies appear limited in published literature.