Tarache cora
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Tarache cora is a of bird-dropping moth in the Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9151. The species belongs to the Acontiinae, a group of small noctuoid often characterized by distinctive resting postures and coloration patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tarache cora: /tɐˈɹɑːki ˈkoʊɹə/
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Identification
As a bird-dropping moth, Tarache cora likely exhibits cryptic coloration resembling avian , a common defensive in the Acontiinae. The may be distinguished from similar Tarache species by genitalia characters, as is typical for this . MONA/Hodges number 9151 provides a standardized reference for identification in North American surveys.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Tarache areloidesAnother bird-dropping moth in the same , also found in North America; both share similar cryptic appearance and characteristics
- Tarache delectaCongeneric in Acontiinae; may overlap in distribution and requires careful examination for proper separation
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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