Cucullia florea

Guenée, 1852

Gray Hooded Owlet

Cucullia florea is a commonly known as the gray hooded owlet. It is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The is part of the and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10197. The specific epithet "florea" and reference its association with flowers, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cucullia florea: /kʊˈkʊl.i.a ˈflɔ.re.a/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences include Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and the U.S. state of Vermont. The full extent of its range within North America is not comprehensively mapped.

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