Heliothis acesias
Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875
Acesias Buff Gem
Heliothis acesias is a in the Noctuidae, distributed across western and central North America from Nevada and Idaho north to Alberta, then east to Ontario. are active from June through September. The was previously confused with Heliothis phloxiphaga but is distinguished by yellower and broader forewings.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from the similar Heliothis phloxiphaga by yellower and broader forewings. Specific diagnostic characters for larvae or other life stages are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America: north-eastern Nevada and southern Idaho, northward to southern Alberta, then eastward to southern and eastern Ontario. GBIF records also indicate presence in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Seasonality
active from June to September.
Similar Taxa
- Heliothis phloxiphagaPreviously considered ; distinguished by narrower, less yellow forewings
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Taxonomic history
Formerly treated as a synonym or with Heliothis phloxiphaga, but now recognized as a distinct based on wing coloration and shape.