Neoligia exhausta
Smith, 1903
Exhausted Brocade
Neoligia exhausta, known as the exhausted brocade, is a noctuid first described by Smith in 1903. Originally placed in Hadena, it was later transferred to Neoligia. The species is recorded across North America with over 2,200 observations documented on iNaturalist. It belongs to the or dart moth group within the Noctuidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoligia exhausta: /niːoʊˈlɪdʒiə ɛkˈshaʊstə/
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Identification
The can be identified by its MONA/Hodges number 9408. As a member of Neoligia, it shares -level characteristics with related species, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from such as Neoligia semia and Neoligia canadensis require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
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Distribution
North America. Documented from the United States including Vermont, with presence records spanning the continent based on GBIF and iNaturalist data.
Similar Taxa
- Neoligia semiaOverlapping distribution in North America; requires dissection or detailed wing pattern comparison for reliable separation.
- Neoligia canadensisSimilar size and preferences; distinguished by subtle differences in forewing markings and genitalia structure.