Elaphria trolia

Dyar, 1914

A small North American owlet moth in the Noctuidae. are attracted to light sources. The is part of the diverse Elaphria , which includes several similar-looking small often active in autumn.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elaphria trolia: //ɛˈlæfɹiə ˈtɹoʊliə//

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Distribution

North America

Seasonality

have been observed in October, suggesting late-season activity typical of some Elaphria .

Behavior

are and attracted to blacklights.

Similar Taxa

  • Elaphria grataBoth are small Elaphria with similar size and general appearance; E. grata is explicitly mentioned as occurring at the same blacklighting event in late October.

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