Ponometia pulchra
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1910)
bird-dropping moth
Ponometia pulchra is a in the , first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to a group commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic appearance resembling avian . The species occurs in North America and is assigned Hodges number 9104.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ponometia pulchra: //ˌpɒnəˈmiːtiə ˈpʊlkra//
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Identification
May be distinguished from similar Ponometia by the bird-dropping cryptic coloration pattern. The Hodges number 9104 provides a standardized reference for North moth identification.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental occurrence are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ponometia speciesShare bird-dropping appearance and cryptic coloration; require detailed examination to distinguish
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. GBIF lists the as a synonym under Acontia pulchra, indicating ongoing taxonomic refinement within the Acontiinae.
Observation records
Documented in 34 iNaturalist observations as of data compilation.