Hexorthodes catalina
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1912)
Hexorthodes catalina is a noctuid described from the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona. The species epithet references this type locality. As a member of the Hexorthodes, it belongs to a group of moths within the Noctuidae. Specific ecological details about this species remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hexorthodes catalina: /hɛksɔrˈθoʊdiːz kæˈtæləˌniːə/
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Distribution
Known from the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona, with the type locality giving the its name. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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