Callopistria granitosa

Guenée, 1852

Granitose Fern Moth

Callopistria granitosa, commonly known as the granitose fern , is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae. It is found in North America and is one of approximately 191 observed occurrences recorded on iNaturalist. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9632.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callopistria granitosa: /kæloʊˈpɪstriə grænɪˈtoʊsə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though detailed range boundaries are not well documented.

Human Relevance

Assigned MONA ( Photographers Group) or Hodges number 9632, a standardized numbering system used by North American lepidopterists for identification and cataloging purposes.

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Taxonomic History

First described by Achille Guenée in 1852, a prominent French entomologist known for his extensive work on .

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