Lasionycta benjamini
Hill, 1927
Lasionycta benjamini is a of in the , first described by Hill in 1927. It belongs to the Lasionycta, which was revised in 2009 with and descriptions published for 43 species including this one. The species is known from mountainous regions in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasionycta benjamini: /ˌleɪsioʊˈnɪktə bɛnˈdʒæmɪnaɪ/
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Distribution
Sierra Nevada of California; mountains of Nevada; mountains of Colorado.
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Taxonomic revision
The Lasionycta was revised in ZooKeys 30 (December 2009), which included , descriptions, and illustrations of 43 , with 17 species described as new to science. This revision provides the primary modern taxonomic treatment for L. benjamini.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'benjamini' honors an individual named Benjamin, though the original description by Hill (1927) should be consulted for precise details of the namesake.