Helotropha reniformis
Grote, 1874
reniform celaena, Kidney-spotted Rustic Moth
Helotropha reniformis, commonly known as the celaena or Kidney-spotted Rustic , is a noctuid moth described by Grote in 1874. It is native to North America with documented records across Canada and the northern United States. The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9453.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Helotropha reniformis: //ˌhiːloʊˈtroʊfə ˌriːnɪˈfɔːrmɪs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented in Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan; and United States: Vermont. Distribution records indicate presence across northern North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Luperina reniformis by Grote in 1874; later transferred to Helotropha.
Cataloging
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9453 for regional inventory purposes.