Parapamea

Bird, 1927

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Parapamea buffaloensis(Lizard's-tail Borer Moth)

Parapamea is a of owlet moths in the Noctuidae, established by Bird in 1927. The genus contains a single described , Parapamea buffaloensis, described by Grote in 1877. These belong to the diverse Noctuinae, one of the largest groups within the Noctuidae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parapamea: /ˌpæɹəˈpiːmiə/

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Distribution

The has been documented in North America, with Parapamea buffaloensis recorded from the buffaloensis region (type locality implied by epithet). Specific range details for the genus remain limited.

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Taxonomic History

The was erected by Bird in 1927 to accommodate previously placed in other noctuine genera. The single included species, Parapamea buffaloensis, was originally described by Grote in 1877 under a different genus.

Data Limitations

Knowledge of this is constrained by limited collection records and minimal published research beyond taxonomic descriptions. Most biological and ecological attributes remain undocumented.