Selicanis cinereola

Smith, 1900

Gray Wolf Moth

Selicanis cinereola is a of in the Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It is known by the Gray Wolf Moth. The species occurs in North America. It is placed in the Noctuinae, a large group of owlet moths.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Selicanis cinereola: /ˌsɛlɪˈkeɪnɪs ˌsɪnɪˈriːələ/

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Distribution

North America

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Nomenclature

The epithet 'cinereola' derives from Latin 'cinereus' (ash-colored) with the diminutive suffix '-ola', suggesting a grayish or ashen appearance.

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