Homorthodes perturba

McDunnough, 1943

cutworm, dart moth

Homorthodes perturba is a of noctuid first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the or dart moth group within the Noctuidae, a large and diverse family of moths commonly known as owlet moths. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Homorthodes perturba: //hɔːˈmɔːr.θəˌdiːz pərˈtɜːr.bə//

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Identification

The MONA or Hodges number for this is 10544, which serves as a standardized identifier in North American classification systems. As a member of the Homorthodes, it can be distinguished from related genera within the Eriopygini tribe by genitalic characteristics and wing pattern elements, though specific diagnostic features for H. perturba versus require examination.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond this continental designation are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Other Homorthodes species within the Homorthodes share similar overall and require careful examination of genitalia and wing venation patterns for definitive identification.
Other Eriopygini tribe membersTribe-level similarities in forewing pattern and body form necessitate detailed morphological analysis to distinguish from related .

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Taxonomic authority

Described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough (1877-1962), a prominent figure in North American lepidopterology who authored numerous descriptions and contributed significantly to classification.

Nomenclature

The specific epithet 'perturba' is Latin, potentially alluding to disturbed or disrupted pattern elements, though the original description should be consulted for the author's intended etymology.