Anhimella contrahens

(Walker, 1860)

United Cutworm

Anhimella contrahens is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, commonly known as the United Cutworm. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by Walker in 1860 and has two recognized : A. c. contrahens and A. c. conar.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anhimella contrahens: /ænˈhɪˌmɛlə ˈkɒntrəˌhɛnz/

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Distribution

North America. Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Celaena contrahens by Walker in 1860.

Subspecies

Two recognized: Anhimella contrahens contrahens (nominate) and Anhimella contrahens conar Strecker, 1898.

Catalogue Numbers

MONA/Hodges number: 10530.

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