Tristyla
Smith, 1893
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1Tristyla is a of in the Noctuidae, established by John Bernhardt Smith in 1893. The genus contains a single , Tristyla alboplagiata, which occurs in the southwestern United States. The genus is classified within the Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of owlet moths.
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How to pronounce Tristyla: /trɪˈstaɪlə/
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Distribution
The sole of this , Tristyla alboplagiata, is found in California and Arizona, United States.
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Taxonomic history
Both the Tristyla and its type Tristyla alboplagiata were described by American entomologist John Bernhardt Smith in 1893. The genus has remained since its original description.
Observation records
As of the source date, the has 19 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.