Cucullia dorsalis
Smith, 1892
Cucullia dorsalis is a of in the . It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species was described by Smith in 1892 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10190.2. As a member of the Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of whose often feed on the flowers and seeds of Asteraceae and other families.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cucullia dorsalis: //kuˈkʊl.li.a dɔrˈsa.lɪs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, with broader distribution across the continent.
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Taxonomic reference
GBIF, iNaturalist, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI all recognize Cucullia dorsalis Smith, 1892 as a valid in .
Observation data
iNaturalist records 641 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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