Oligia minuscula
(Morrison, 1875)
Small Brocade, Bog Oligia
Oligia minuscula, commonly known as the Small Brocade or Bog Oligia, is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It was first described by Morrison in 1875 under the basionym Orthosia minuscula. The species is found in North America, with two recognized : O. m. minuscula and O. m. grahami. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9416.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligia minuscula: /oʊˈlɪdʒ.i.ə maɪˈnʌsk.jʊ.lə/
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Habitat
Associated with bog environments, as indicated by the "bog oligia".
Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include Canadian provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont).
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Orthosia minuscula by Morrison in 1875 (or 1874 per NCBI). Transferred to Oligia. Includes O. m. grahami Benjamin, 1933.
Identification Resources
MONA ( of North America) / Hodges number: 9416. This numbering system is used for standardized identification of North American Lepidoptera.