Cucullia eucaena
Dyar, 1919
Cucullia eucaena is a of in the , Cuculliinae. It was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1919. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10201.1. Like other members of the Cucullia, it likely exhibits the characteristic hooded or cucullate shape that gives the genus its name.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cucullia eucaena: //kʊˈkʊli.ə juˈkaɪnə//
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Identification
Members of the Cucullia are distinguished from other by their distinctive shape: the is strongly arched near the base, creating a -like or cucullate appearance when the are folded over the body at rest. This gives the a characteristic "hooded owlet" silhouette. C. eucaena specifically can be identified by reference to its MONA/Hodges number 10201.1 and its North distribution. Precise distinguishing features from congeneric require examination of and detailed wing pattern elements not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources, with the documented from the continent broadly without detailed state or provincial records.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cucullia speciesShare the characteristic hooded shape and general ; require examination or detailed pattern analysis for definitive separation.
- Other Noctuidae in subfamily CuculliinaeSimilar overall body plan and resting posture; Cucullia is distinguished by the pronounced hooded shape.
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MONA/Hodges Number
The is cataloged under number 10201.1 in the of North America (MONA) system, also known as the Hodges checklist. This decimal numbering indicates placement within a species group or complex.