Tripudia balteata
Smith, 1900
Belted Tripudia Moth
Tripudia balteata is a noctuid first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the Eustrotiinae, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The species is distributed across North America and is known to collectors and researchers through iNaturalist observations and museum specimens. The specific epithet 'balteata' refers to a belted or banded appearance, likely describing characteristic wing patterning.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tripudia balteata: /tɹɪˈpjuːdiə bælˈtiːətə/
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Distribution
North America