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

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Amyna bullula bullula (nominate) and Amyna bullula concolorata Barnes & Benjamin, 1924.

Taxonomic history

Originally described as Pteraetholix bullula by Grote in 1873, later transferred to Amyna.

Cataloging

Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9069.

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