Heliolonche celeris

Grote, 1873

Heliolonche celeris is a described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. It belongs to the Heliothinae within the . The is to California and comprises two recognized : the nominate H. c. celeris and H. c. melicleptrioides. Available records indicate it is rarely encountered, with few documented observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Heliolonche celeris: /ˌhɛli.oʊˈlɒŋki ˈsɛlərɪs/

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Distribution

to California, United States. Distribution records are sparse and concentrated within the state boundaries.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Heliothis celeris by Grote in 1873, later transferred to the Heliolonche. The genus Heliolonche is a small group within Heliothinae.

Subspecies

Two are recognized: Heliolonche celeris celeris (Grote, 1873) and Heliolonche celeris melicleptrioides (Grote, 1875).

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