Viridemas galena

Smith, 1908

Viridemas galena is a noctuid and the sole in the Viridemas. First described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1908, this species is to Arizona. The genus and species were established based on specimens collected in the southwestern United States, representing a distinct lineage within the Noctuinae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Viridemas galena: //ˌvɪrɪˈdiːməs ɡəˈliːnə//

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Identification

As the only in its , Viridemas galena can be identified by its placement in the genus Viridemas. Within the Noctuidae , it belongs to the Noctuinae. Specific diagnostic morphological features distinguishing it from other Noctuinae genera are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Known only from the US state of Arizona. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in North America with no additional locality details beyond the type region.

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Taxonomic history

Both and were described simultaneously by John Bernhardt Smith in 1908, indicating the was recognized as distinct from previously described noctuid genera at the time of its establishment.

Observation records

iNaturalist reports 4 observations of this , though specific locality and details from these records are not provided in available sources.