Oxycnemis grandimacula
Barnes & McDunnough, 1910
Oxycnemis grandimacula is a noctuid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to the Amphipyrinae and tribe Psaphidini. The is recorded from North America and is cataloged under Hodges number 10048 in the Moths of North America database.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxycnemis grandimacula: /ˌɒksɪkˈniːmɪs ˌɡrændɪˈmækjʊlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by the specific epithet 'grandimacula,' referring to large spots on the wings. The Hodges number 10048 provides a standardized reference for North American identification. Further diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or wing pattern details not available in general sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Documented in entomological collections and databases. No significant economic or cultural importance has been recorded.
Similar Taxa
- Oxycnemis species in the same share general body plan and require detailed examination of wing patterns or genitalia for separation.
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym of Poolea grandimacula, while GBIF and NCBI treat Oxycnemis grandimacula as the accepted name. This indicates ongoing taxonomic uncertainty regarding generic placement.
Hodges Number
The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 10048 is a standardized cataloging system used for North American Lepidoptera identification and reference.