Apamea atrosuffusa
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Apamea atrosuffusa is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. It is found in North America. The species is part of a large and taxonomically challenging of whose members are often difficult to distinguish from one another. Like other Apamea species, it is and attracted to light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apamea atrosuffusa: /əˈpeɪmiə ˌætroʊsəˈfjuːsə/
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Identification
Members of the Apamea are notoriously difficult to identify to level due to individual variation within species and substantial overlap in appearance with related . Specific diagnostic features for A. atrosuffusa are not clearly documented in available sources. The species name "atrosuffusa" (from Latin ater, black/dark, and suffusus, suffused or spread over) suggests dark coloration, but this alone is insufficient for reliable identification without reference to or specialized keys.
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional distribution details beyond this continental range are not documented in available sources.
Behavior
Similar Taxa
- Apamea amputatrixAnother North American Apamea mentioned in sources as being similarly difficult to identify, with comparable size, preferences, and . Both species require careful examination for separation.
- Other Apamea speciesThe contains numerous with overlapping morphological characteristics, making visual identification challenging without detailed examination of genitalia or other microscopic features.
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Taxonomic history
Described by American entomologists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. Both authors were prolific describers of North American Lepidoptera in the early 20th century.
Cataloging reference
The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number for this is 9336, used in standardized North American moth checklists.