Bagisara rectifascia

Grote, 1874

Straight-lined Mallow Moth, Three-lined Bagisera Moth, Straight Lined Mallow Moth

Bagisara rectifascia is a found in North America. It is commonly known as the Straight-lined Mallow due to its distinctive pattern. The was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Schinia rectifascia. It belongs to the Bagisarinae within the .

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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 with no ; distinguished by different 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 .

Observation Data

As of the source date, iNaturalist recorded 582 observations of this , indicating it is relatively well-documented by citizen scientists.