Macronoctua
Grote, 1874
Macronoctua is a of established by Grote in 1874. The genus contains at least one recognized , Macronoctua onusta, commonly known as the Iris borer . Formerly included species have been reassigned to other genera, such as Dypterygia. The genus is part of the diverse Noctuinae within the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macronoctua: /ˌmækroʊˈnɒktjuə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont and other parts of the United States. Specific range details for the remain limited in available sources.
Human Relevance
Macronoctua onusta, the sole well-documented , is known as the Iris borer . The refers to larval feeding on iris plants, which can cause damage to cultivated irises in gardens and horticultural settings.