Alastria
Lafontaine & Troubridge, 2004
Species Guides
1Alastria is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Lafontaine and Troubridge in 2004. The genus contains at least one described , Alastria chico. It belongs to the Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alastria: /əˈlæstriə/
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Identification
As a recently described , Alastria is distinguished from related noctuine by genitalic characteristics and subtle external morphological features. Specific diagnostic traits require examination of and original description.
Distribution
The type Alastria chico is known from Mexico. The full geographic range of the remains poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Noctuinae generaAlastria shares the general body plan of noctuine but is distinguished by genitalic and subtle external characteristics used in modern noctuid .
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Taxonomic recency
Alastria was described in 2004, making it a relatively recent addition to noctuid classification. The reflects ongoing refinement of Noctuinae based on morphological and molecular data.
Species diversity
Only one , Alastria chico, has been formally described. The actual within the may be greater but remains undocumented.