Amphipoea erepta
(Grote, 1881)
cutworm, dart moth
Amphipoea erepta is a found in North America. A , A. e. ryensis, has a highly restricted range, occurring only in a single 25-acre meadow in Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, New York City. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9461.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amphipoea erepta: /æmˈfaɪpiːə ɛˈrɛptə/
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Identification
The A. e. ryensis is distinguished by its extremely limited geographic occurrence; no other are known. Specific morphological characters distinguishing A. erepta from are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
The A. e. ryensis inhabits a 25-acre meadow in an urban park setting. requirements for the nominate subspecies are not specified.
Distribution
North America. The A. e. ryensis is known only from Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, New York City.
Human Relevance
The restricted range of A. e. ryensis makes it vulnerable to loss and urban development pressures.
Similar Taxa
- Amphipoea erepta ryensisThis is geographically isolated from all other of the , occurring only in a single meadow in New York City.
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Conservation status
The A. e. ryensis is notable for having one of the most restricted ranges of any North , confined to a single small meadow in an urban environment.