Selicanis
Smith, 1900
Species Guides
1- Selicanis cinereola(Gray Wolf Moth)
Selicanis is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Smith in 1900. The genus is , containing only Selicanis cinereola, described from the same publication. It is placed within the Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of owlet moths. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published information beyond its original description.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Selicanis: /ˌsɛlɪˈkænɪs/
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Distribution
Original description based on material from North America; precise type locality not specified in available sources.
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Taxonomic status
Selicanis is recognized as a valid in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI . The genus has not been synonymized, though its status and limited study mean its phylogenetic position within Noctuinae remains uncertain.
Observation records
iNaturalist reports 5 observations attributed to this , though these may represent research-grade records pending identification to level.