Grotella binda
Barnes, 1907
Grotella binda is a noctuid described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1907. It belongs to the Grotella within the Grotellinae. The species is documented from North America, with Arizona as its type locality. Like other members of its genus, it is a small to medium-sized moth active at night.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grotella binda: /ɡroʊˈtɛlə ˈbɪndə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Arizona (type locality). Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in North America generally, though specific state and provincial records beyond Arizona are not well-documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Grotella septempunctataAnother in the same , also found in western North America (documented from Colorado), requiring examination of wing pattern and spotting to distinguish from G. binda
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Taxonomic history
Described by prominent North American lepidopterists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1907, placing it among the early 20th-century descriptions of Noctuidae fauna
Observation frequency
iNaturalist records 332 observations, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by observers, though this may reflect survey effort rather than true abundance