Tarache lanceolata

Grote, 1879

Tarache lanceolata is a of bird dropping moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1879. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9153. It belongs to the Acontiinae, a group commonly referred to as bird dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration that resembles avian .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tarache lanceolata: /ˈtɑːrətʃeɪ ˌlænsɪoʊˈleɪtə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution records within this range are limited in the available sources.

Similar Taxa

Tarache delectaBoth are congeneric in the Tarache, Acontiinae, and share the bird dropping moth . Tarache delecta is specifically associated with Hibiscus plants, while host associations for T. lanceolata are not documented in available sources.
Tarache areloidesAnother congeneric bird dropping moth ; both share the characteristic cryptic coloration pattern typical of the and .

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Taxonomic Status

GBIF lists the taxonomic status of Tarache lanceolata as 'DOUBTFUL', while Catalogue of Life lists it as 'accepted'. The Tarache has undergone taxonomic revisions, with some sources historically placing in Acontia.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 184 observations of this , suggesting it is documented in citizen science databases, though detailed biological information remains sparse in published literature.