Neoligia pagosa
Troubridge & Lafontaine, 2002
Neoligia pagosa is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the Neoligia, a group of small noctuid primarily distributed in North America. The species is recognized as accepted in major taxonomic databases but remains poorly documented in public sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoligia pagosa: /niˈɒlɪdʒiə pəˈɡoʊsə/
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Identification
Neoligia pagosa can be distinguished from other Neoligia by genitalia examination, as is typical for this where external is often subtle and overlapping. The specific epithet "pagosa" likely refers to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, suggesting a type locality or geographic association with that region.
Distribution
North America; specifically associated with the southwestern United States based on the etymology of the specific epithet referencing Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Similar Taxa
- Neoligia speciesOther members of the Neoligia are morphologically similar and require dissection of genitalia for definitive identification; the genus is characterized by small size and subdued coloration typical of many Noctuinae.