Hexorthodes emendata
A. Blanchard & Knudson, 1985
cutworm moth, dart moth
Hexorthodes emendata is a of described in 1985. It belongs to the and dart group within the . The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10603.2 for North American moth . Published observations of this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The Hexorthodes is distinguished within by specific genitalic characteristics, though -level identification of H. emendata requires examination of male and comparison with . The original description (Blanchard & Knudson, 1985) provides the definitive diagnostic features separating this species from other Hexorthodes.
Distribution
North America. Specific locality data beyond continental presence is not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Hexorthodes serrataCongeneric within the same ; differentiation requires detailed morphological examination as described in taxonomic revisions.
- Other Noctuidae cutworm mothsExternal of many is convergent; Hexorthodes are distinguished primarily by genitalic and subtle pattern differences.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described by A. Blanchard and E.C. Knudson in 1985, making it a relatively recently recognized in North American noctuid fauna.
Classification Number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 10603.2, indicating its placement in the standardized North American moth numbering system.