Azenia

Grote, 1882

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Azenia is a of in the Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The genus contains seven recognized distributed primarily in North America. Members are classified within the Noctuinae, the largest subfamily of owlet moths. The genus has been documented through over 2,500 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate levels of public engagement with these insects.

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How to pronounce Azenia: /æˈziːniə/

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Distribution

North America, based on the geographic ranges of constituent .

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Species Diversity

The comprises seven described : Azenia edentata, Azenia implora, Azenia obtusa, Azenia perflava, Azenia procida (with Azenia nepotica as a synonym), Azenia templetonae, and Azenia virida.

Taxonomic History

Azenia procida was originally described by Druce in 1889, with Azenia nepotica described by Dyar in 1912 later synonymized under it.

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