Aleptina semiatra

Smith, 1902

Aleptina semiatra is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae. Originally described as Acontia semiatra by Smith in 1902, it was later transferred to the Aleptina. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9165 in the North American numbering system.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aleptina semiatra: /æˌlɛpˈtiːnə sɛˈmiətrə/

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Distribution

North America

Human Relevance

The is cataloged in the MONA ( of North America) system with Hodges number 9165, facilitating identification and record-keeping in North American lepidopterology.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described in the Acontia, this was later transferred to Aleptina. The basionym Acontia semiatra reflects this taxonomic history.

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