Bellura anoa

Dyar, 1913

Arrowhead Diver Moth

Bellura anoa is a North American in the Noctuidae. Like other members of its , it is associated with aquatic during its larval stage. The is poorly studied compared to its Bellura melanopyga, with limited published biological data available.

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Pronunciation

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Identification

Distinguished from the more common Bellura melanopyga (white-tailed diver moth) by subtle morphological differences; require dissection or detailed genitalia examination for definitive identification. Larvae likely resemble other Bellura but specific diagnostic features for B. anoa remain undocumented in accessible literature.

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Habitat

Aquatic and wetland environments; larvae presumably associated with aquatic vegetation as in related Bellura .

Distribution

North America; precise range boundaries undocumented but records indicate presence in the United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Bellura melanopygaCongeneric with similar aquatic larval ; distinguished by genitalia and subtle external features
  • Bellura gortynoidesCongeneric known as white-tailed diver moth; shares aquatic caterpillar habit and wetland preferences

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