Neotuerta hemicycla
Hampson, 1904
Neotuerta hemicycla is a noctuid in the Agaristinae, described by Hampson in 1904. It belongs to a of moths distributed in the Americas. The is known from North America, though records are sparse with only two documented observations on iNaturalist. Agaristinae moths are often brightly colored and day-flying, though specific habits of this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neotuerta hemicycla: /niː.oʊˈtʊər.tə ˌhɛm.ɪˈsaɪ.klə/
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Distribution
North America (presence confirmed; specific range details not documented)
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in Agaristinae, a group of Noctuidae often characterized by bold coloration and activity, though this has not been confirmed for N. hemicycla specifically.
Data scarcity
Only two iNaturalist observations and minimal collection records suggest this is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific not frequently surveyed.