Tristyla alboplagiata

Smith, 1893

Tristyla alboplagiata is the sole in the Tristyla, Noctuidae. The species was described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1893. It is restricted to the southwestern United States.

Tristyla alboplagiata by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tristyla alboplagiata: /trɪˈstaɪlə ælboʊplæˈdʒaɪətə/

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Identification

The specific epithet 'alboplagiata' (Latin: white-marked) suggests distinctive white markings on the wings, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in accessible sources. As the only in its , identification to genus level confirms species identity.

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Distribution

Known from California and Arizona, United States. GBIF records confirm presence in North America.

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Taxonomic history

Both the Tristyla and its single T. alboplagiata were established simultaneously by Smith in 1893. The genus has remained for over 130 years.