Cucullia luna

Morrison, 1875

Luna Moth

Cucullia luna is a of in the , first described by Morrison in 1875. It is a member of the Cuculliinae, a group commonly known as hooded due to the distinctive projecting labial that form a snout-like structure. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cucullia luna: /kʊˈkʊl.li.a ˈluː.na/

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada. Distribution records indicate presence across broader North America, though specific details beyond the Canadian provinces are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'luna' is shared with the well-known North American giant silkmoth Actias luna, which may cause confusion. However, Cucullia luna belongs to the (), a different family from Actias luna (). The two are not closely related despite sharing the same species name.