Chamaeclea

Grote, 1883

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Chamaeclea is a of in the Noctuidae, Acontiinae. The genus contains two recognized : Chamaeclea basiochrea and Chamaeclea pernana. Both species are native to North America. The genus was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883.

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How to pronounce Chamaeclea: //ˌkæməˈkliːə//

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Distribution

North America; known from the United States and southern Canada. Chamaeclea pernana ranges from the northeastern United States westward, while C. basiochrea has been recorded from the southwestern United States.

Similar Taxa

  • AcontiaSimilar small noctuid in the same Acontiinae; Chamaeclea may be distinguished by wing pattern details and male genitalia structure.
  • OzicryptaAnother in the tribe Chamaecleini with similar overall ; Chamaeclea lacks certain wing markings present in Ozicrypta.

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