Oligia egens

(Walker, 1857)

Neumoegen's Quaker, Neumogen's Quaker

Oligia egens, commonly known as Neumoegen's Quaker, is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It was first described by Walker in 1857 under the basionym Celaena egens. The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces and is part of the diverse Oligia , which includes numerous small to medium-sized noctuid .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oligia egens: /ˈɒlɪdʒiə ˈiːdʒɛnz/

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Distribution

Recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, with confirmed occurrences in western Canada.

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