Cryphia flavidior
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1911)
Cryphia flavidior is a noctuid described from North America in 1911. It belongs to the Cryphia, a group of moths whose larvae are known to feed on lichens. The is recognized by its MONA/Hodges number 9289.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryphia flavidior: /ˈkrɪ.fi.ə ˈfla.vɪ.di.ɔr/
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Identification
This can be identified by its MONA or Hodges number 9289. As a member of Cryphia, it likely exhibits the muted, lichen-mimicking coloration typical of the group, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from congeneric species are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional records are not detailed in available sources.
Human Relevance
Documented in North American classification systems with assigned Hodges number 9289.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cryphia speciesCongeneric share lichen-feeding and cryptic coloration; precise differentiation requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis not summarized in general sources.
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Nomenclature
First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1911.
Classification reference
MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number: 9289.