Tarache huachuca
(Smith, 1903)
Tarache huachuca is a of bird-dropping moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1903. The species belongs to the Acontiinae, a group known for their characteristic wing patterns that resemble bird droppings, providing camouflage against . It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9113 in North American classification systems. The specific epithet refers to the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tarache huachuca: /ˈtæɹəkiː wəˈtʃuːkə/
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Distribution
Southeastern Arizona, specifically associated with the Huachuca Mountains region. The type locality and name indicate a geographic concentration in this area of the Sky Islands region.
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Taxonomic History
The has undergone several generic reassignments, having been placed in Conacontia and Acontia before current placement in Tarache. GBIF currently lists it as a synonym of Acontia huachuca, though Catalogue of Life and other sources maintain Tarache huachuca as the accepted name.
Classification Reference
Recorded as MONA/Hodges number 9113 in the North American numbering system.