Homophoberia
Morrison, 1875
Species Guides
3- Homophoberia apicosa(Black Wedge-spot)
- Homophoberia australis
- Homophoberia cristata(waterlily moth)
Homophoberia is a of in the Noctuidae, Condicinae. The genus was erected by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875 and contains two recognized : H. apicosa and H. cristata. It is a small genus with limited documented information beyond basic taxonomic description.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Identification of Homophoberia requires examination of genitalic characters and wing pattern details. The is placed in Condicinae, which can help narrow identification within Noctuidae. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Homophoberia from related genera are not well documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in the United States, specifically including Vermont. Distribution data are sparse and likely incomplete.
Similar Taxa
- Other Condicinae generaHomophoberia shares placement with multiple in Condicinae, requiring detailed morphological examination for differentiation.
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Taxonomic history
The was originally described by Morrison in 1875 in 'Notes on the Noctuidae' published in Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History. The original description is available via the Biodiversity Heritage Library.
Species composition
The contains two : Homophoberia apicosa (Haworth, 1809) and Homophoberia cristata Morrison, 1875. The latter is the type species of the genus.