Spragueia margana
(Fabricius, 1794)
bird dropping moth
Spragueia margana is a noctuid first described by Fabricius in 1794. It belongs to the Acontiinae, commonly known as bird dropping moths due to their cryptic appearance resembling avian . The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 9132. It has been documented through 74 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spragueia margana: /sprɑːˈɡeɪə mɑrˈɡænə/
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this as a synonym under the Acontia as Acontia margana, while Catalogue of Life and other sources maintain it under Spragueia. This indicates ongoing taxonomic discussion regarding generic placement within the Acontiinae.
MONA/Hodges Number
This is assigned number 9132 in the of North America (MONA) numbering system, also known as the Hodges number, which provides a standardized reference for North American Lepidoptera.