Capis archaia

Handfield, L. & Handfield, D., 2006

Capis archaia is a described in 2006 by Canadian entomologists Louis Handfield and Daniel Handfield. It belongs to the Erebidae (formerly placed in Noctuidae), Calpinae. The species is known from North America. Very little published information exists regarding its , , or specific requirements.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Capis archaia: /ˈkæpɪs ɑːrˈkaɪə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific records and range boundaries are poorly documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic History

The was described relatively recently in 2006 by Canadian entomologists Louis Handfield and Daniel Handfield. It was originally placed in the Noctuidae but is now classified in Erebidae following molecular phylogenetic revisions of the Noctuoidea.

Data Availability

As of current sources, iNaturalist records only 8 observations for this , indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to identify in the field. No published ecological studies were found in the provided source material.