Marilopteryx

Franclemont, 1982

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Marilopteryx carancahua(cutworm moth)
Marilopteryx lutina(cutworm moth)

Marilopteryx is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Franclemont in 1982. The genus contains three described distributed in the Americas. Members of this genus are classified within the Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, a group of owlet moths.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Marilopteryx: /ˌmærɪˈlɒptərɪks/

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Distribution

of Marilopteryx have been recorded in the Americas. Marilopteryx carancahua is known from Texas, USA. Marilopteryx lamptera and Marilopteryx lutina have distributions extending into Mexico and Central America.

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Species Composition

The comprises three : Marilopteryx carancahua (Blanchard & Franclemont, 1982), Marilopteryx lamptera (Druce, 1890), and Marilopteryx lutina (Smith, 1902). The latter two species were transferred from other genera upon the establishment of Marilopteryx.