Amyna bullula
Grote, 1873
Hook-tipped Amyna Moth
Amyna bullula is a small noctuid known by the hook-tipped amyna moth. It occurs across much of North America and is one of two recognized within the . The species is characterized by a distinctive hooked wing tip. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9069.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amyna bullula: /ˈæmɪnə ˈbʊl.jʊ.lə/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from similar Amyna species by the hooked apex of the forewing, which gives the species its . The Amyna bullula concolorata, described by Barnes & Benjamin in 1924, differs in coloration from the nominate subspecies.
Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence across the continent.
Similar Taxa
- Amyna natalisSimilar congeneric ; A. bullula distinguished by hooked wing tip