Homorthodes flosca
(Smith, 1906)
Homorthodes flosca is a noctuid described by Smith in 1906 from the Homorthodes. Originally described as Himella flosca, it belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae. The species has been documented in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Records from iNaturalist indicate it has been observed in the wild, but it appears to be infrequently encountered or reported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Homorthodes flosca: /hoʊˈmɔrθoʊdiːz ˈflɒska/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse; the has been documented in the United States based on available collection and observation data.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Himella as Himella flosca Smith, 1906, later transferred to Homorthodes. The basionym Himella flosca reflects an earlier generic placement that has since been revised.
Data availability
As of current sources, iNaturalist records only 4 observations, suggesting the is either genuinely rare, underreported, or restricted to specific or regions with limited survey effort. No species-level Wikipedia entry exists.