Apsaphida
Franclemont, 1973
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1Apsaphida is a in the Noctuidae, established by John G. Franclemont in 1973. It contains a single , Apsaphida eremna, known only from Arizona. The genus belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths. Very little is known about its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apsaphida: /æpˈsæfɪdə/
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Distribution
Known only from the US state of Arizona. The has been documented from a limited number of observations.
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Taxonomic history
Both the Apsaphida and its sole Apsaphida eremna were described simultaneously by Franclemont in 1973, indicating the species was recognized as distinct enough to warrant its own genus from the time of its original description.