Cucullia astigma
Smith, 1894
Cucullia astigma is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, Cuculliinae. The species was described by Smith in 1894 and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the Cucullia, it belongs to a group of whose larvae are typically associated with Asteraceae plants. The species is represented by only two observations in iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, underreported, or has a restricted distribution or activity period that limits detection.
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How to pronounce Cucullia astigma: /kʊˈkʌliə əˈstɪɡmə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic placement
Cucullia astigma is placed in the Cuculliinae, a group of Noctuidae characterized by larvae that feed on Asteraceae. The Cucullia contains numerous , many of which are challenging to distinguish without examination of genitalia or other detailed morphological features.
Data scarcity
The has only two observations recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting significant gaps in knowledge regarding its , distribution, and abundance. This low observation count may reflect genuine rarity, restricted requirements, activity that limits detection, or undercollecting in its range.