Tarache arida

(Smith, 1900)

Tarache arida is a in the Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1900. It is found in North America. The has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9150 for North American moth identification. Formerly placed in the Acontia, it is now classified under Tarache.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tarache arida: /tæ.ˈɹæ.tʃi ə.ˈɹaɪ.də/

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Identification

Tarache arida can be distinguished from similar by its placement in the Tarache, which was separated from the closely related Acontia based on morphological and molecular characters. are small noctuoid typical of the Acontiinae. Specific diagnostic features for this species are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental occurrence are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Tarache delectaBoth belong to Tarache (formerly Acontia) and share similar larval ; T. delecta larvae feed on Hibiscus species and are known as the "mallow caterpillar"
Acontia speciesFormerly classified together; Tarache was separated from Acontia based on genitalic and molecular characters, making historical literature potentially confusing

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Taxonomic history

This was originally described as Acontia arida by Smith in 1900. It has since been transferred to the Tarache, though some sources still list it under its former combination. The GBIF treats Tarache arida as a synonym of Acontia arida, while NCBI and Catalogue of Life recognize Tarache as the accepted genus.

Identification resources

The is catalogued in the Photographers Group with Hodges number 9150, and in the Butterflies and Moths of North America database.