Psychomorpha

Harris, 1839

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Psychomorpha is a in the Noctuidae, established by Thaddeus William Harris in 1839. Its sole , Psychomorpha epimenis (grapevine epimenis), was described by Dru Drury in 1782. The genus is to eastern North America.

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How to pronounce Psychomorpha: /ˌsaɪkoʊˈmɔrfə/

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Distribution

Eastern North America, extending westward to the Oklahoma Panhandle. Distribution records include Vermont and other US locations.

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Taxonomic status

The is , containing only Psychomorpha epimenis. The Psychomorpha epimenis euryrhoda occurs in Florida and is distinguished by a red hindwing patch that extends nearly to the wing base.

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