Oslaria viridifera
Grote, 1882
Green Oslaria Moth, Green Oslaria
Oslaria viridifera, commonly known as the Green Oslaria , is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882, this species is recognized by its distinctive green coloration. It occurs in North America and has been documented in at least 660 observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oslaria viridifera: /ɔˈslaria vɪˌrɪdɪˈfɛra/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in this region.
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Taxonomic Authority Note
There is a discrepancy in the year of description between sources: Wikipedia and Catalogue of Life cite Grote, 1882, while NCBI lists (Grote, 1883). The 1882 date is more widely cited in authoritative sources.
Observation Frequency
The has been documented in approximately 660 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-observed but not among the most commonly recorded noctuid .