Alastria chico

Lafontaine & Troubridge, 2004

Alastria chico is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine and Troubridge in 2004. It belongs to the Alastria, which is part of the diverse and species-rich Noctuinae. As a relatively recently described species with limited published information, specific details regarding its and remain sparse.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Alastria chico: //əˈlæstriə ˈtʃiːkoʊ//

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Identification

As a member of the Noctuidae , Alastria chico would typically exhibit characteristics of owlet moths, including a stout body, relatively dull coloration, and wings that fold tent-like over the at rest. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from or similar noctuine have not been documented in the provided sources.

Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence in this region, though specific locality details beyond this broad geographic designation are not available in the provided sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The was formally described by J. Donald Lafontaine and James T. Troubridge in 2004, both prominent researchers in North American noctuid . The specific epithet 'chico' may refer to Chico, California, or derive from the Spanish word for 'small,' though the etymology is not explicitly documented in the provided sources.

Data Availability

As of the available sources, iNaturalist records 27 observations of this , suggesting it is documented in citizen science databases but may not be frequently encountered or may be difficult to identify without expertise.