Amphipoea lunata

(Smith, 1891)

Amphipoea lunata is a noctuid described by Smith in 1891. It is known from North America, with 54 observations documented on iNaturalist. The species has been placed in different over time, with GBIF currently listing it as a synonym under Eriopyga lunata while NCBI retains it in Amphipoea. Its MONA/Hodges number is 9455.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amphipoea lunata: /æmˈfaɪpiə ˈluːnətə/

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Identification

The MONA or Hodges number 9455 provides a standardized reference for this within North American classification systems. Distinguishing features from congeneric species are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Uncertainty

This exhibits taxonomic instability across databases. GBIF treats Amphipoea lunata as a synonym of Eriopyga lunata, while NCBI retains it under Amphipoea. The basionym Apamea lunata indicates prior placement in that .