Balsa
Walker, 1860
Species Guides
3- Balsa labecula(white-blotched balsa)
- Balsa malana(many-dotted appleworm)
- Balsa tristrigella(Three-lined Balsa Moth)
Balsa is a of in the Noctuidae (Noctuoidea), described by Francis Walker in 1860. The genus belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. The genus includes multiple , though specific biological details for individual species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Balsa: /ˈbælsə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in the US, though specific range details are limited.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
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