Neoligia lancea
Troubridge & Lafontaine, 2002
Neoligia lancea is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the Neoligia, which comprises small to medium-sized noctuine . The species is known from North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoligia lancea: /niːˈoʊlɪdʒiə ˈlænsiə/
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Distribution
North America; presence confirmed in distribution records.
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Taxonomic History
Described in 2002 by James T. Troubridge and J. Donald Lafontaine, both prominent North American noctuid taxonomists. The epithet 'lancea' likely refers to a lance-shaped feature, possibly in the male genitalia or wing , though the original description has not been consulted for this record.
Data Limitations
As of the sources consulted, only 7 iNaturalist observations were recorded, and no Wikipedia summary was available. The appears to be poorly documented in popular and semi-technical literature, with most information restricted to taxonomic databases and primary description.