Meropleon ambifusca

Newman, 1948

Newman's Brocade

Meropleon ambifusca, commonly known as Newman's Brocade, is a described by Newman in 1948. It belongs to the or dart group within the . The species is recorded from North America and holds status as a species of special concern in Connecticut.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Meropleon ambifusca: /ˌmɛrəˈpliːən ˌæmbɪˈfʌskə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically listed as a of special concern in Connecticut, suggesting regional vulnerability in the northeastern United States.

Human Relevance

Listed as a of special concern in Connecticut, indicating interest and potential by state wildlife agencies. The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9428 facilitates standardized identification in North lepidopteran databases.

Misconceptions

The has been listed under the variant spelling "Meropleon ambifuscum" in some sources, including the Connecticut special concern list, but the accepted is Meropleon ambifusca Newman, 1948.

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Conservation Status

of special concern in Connecticut, USA.

Taxonomic Authority

First described by Newman in 1948.

Identification Number

MONA/Hodges number: 9428.

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