Cucullia eurekae
Poole, 1995
Cucullia eurekae is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Poole in 1995. It belongs to the Cuculliinae, a group commonly known as the hooded owlet moths due to the distinctive tufted of many species. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cucullia eurekae: //kəˈkʌliə juˈriːkaɪ//
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Identification
Members of the Cucullia can be distinguished from other Noctuidae by their elongate forewings, relatively slender body, and often prominent thoracic tuft. Within Cucullia, identification typically requires examination of genitalic structures and detailed wing pattern characteristics. C. eurekae was described relatively recently (1995), suggesting it may be difficult to distinguish from related species without reference to the original description.
Distribution
North America. The specific type locality and detailed range are not clearly documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic status
The was described by Robert W. Poole in 1995, making it one of the more recently described species in the . The specific epithet 'eurekae' presumably references the California state motto 'Eureka' (Greek for 'I have found it'), though the original description should be consulted for confirmation.
Data availability
This appears to have minimal occurrence data in public repositories. GBIF indicates presence in North America but provides no specific occurrence records, and iNaturalist reports zero observations. This pattern suggests either genuine rarity, restricted distribution, or undercollection/underreporting.