Tripudia quadrifera
Zeller, 1874
Harp-winged Tripudia Moth
Tripudia quadrifera is a small owlet moth in the Noctuidae, known by the Harp-winged Tripudia . It belongs to the Eustrotiinae, a group of generally small, often brightly patterned noctuid moths. The is widely distributed across North and Middle America and is frequently recorded by observers, with over 4,800 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tripudia quadrifera: /trɪˈpjuː.di.ə ˈkwɑː.drɪˌfɛr.ə/
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Distribution
North America and Middle America. GBIF records confirm presence in both regions.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1874. The Tripudia was historically placed in various noctuid but is currently classified in Eustrotiinae based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Observation Frequency
With 4,873 observations on iNaturalist, this is among the more frequently documented in the Tripudia, suggesting it is either common, easily identifiable, or both.