Homophoberia apicosa
(Haworth, 1809)
Black Wedge-spot
Homophoberia apicosa, commonly known as the black wedge-spot, is a noctuid first described by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1809. It is classified in the Noctuidae (owlet moths) and Condicinae. The species is native to North America and has been documented in at least 3,000 observations. It is assigned Hodges number 9057 in the North American moth numbering system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Homophoberia apicosa: /həˌmɒfəˈbɪəriə æpɪˈkoʊsə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically documented in Vermont and other regions of the United States.
Human Relevance
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 9057, used in North American identification systems. Documented in citizen science platforms with over 3,000 observations.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Phytometra apicosa by Haworth in 1809, later transferred to Homophoberia.
Observation Data
Well-documented in citizen science with 3,060 iNaturalist observations as of source date.