Bagisara rectifascia
Grote, 1874
Straight-lined Mallow Moth, Three-lined Bagisera Moth, Straight Lined Mallow Moth
Bagisara rectifascia is a noctuid found in North America. It is commonly known as the Straight-lined Mallow Moth due to its distinctive wing pattern. The was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Schinia rectifascia. It belongs to the Bagisarinae within the owlet moth Noctuidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bagisara rectifascia: /bɑːˈɡɪsərə rɛkˈtɪfæʃiə/
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Distribution
North America, including Manitoba, Canada.
Host Associations
- mallow - larval Inferred from ; specific records not documented in provided sources
Similar Taxa
- Bagisara buxeaCongeneric in the same , also in Noctuidae with no ; distinguished by different wing patterns and less frequent occurrence at light traps
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Schinia rectifascia by Grote in 1874, later transferred to Bagisara. The basionym reflects its historical placement in a different genus within Noctuidae.
Observation Data
As of the source date, iNaturalist recorded 582 observations of this , indicating it is relatively well-documented by citizen scientists.