Orthodes furtiva
McDunnough, 1943
Orthodes furtiva is a of cutworm moth in the Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA ( of North America) Hodges number 10586. As a member of the cutworm moth group, larvae likely exhibit soil-dwelling habits and feeding typical of the , though specific details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthodes furtiva: //ɔːrˈθoʊdiːz fɜrˈtiːvə//
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Identification
Orthodes furtiva can be distinguished from related Orthodes by genitalia dissection, a standard practice for accurate identification within this morphologically conservative . External features such as forewing pattern and coloration are variable and overlap with , making microscopic examination necessary for definitive identification. The species is recorded under Hodges number 10586 in North American classification systems.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Orthodes majusculaOverlapping range in North America and similar external ; requires genitalia examination to distinguish from O. furtiva.
- Orthodes goodelliAnother North American with similar forewing pattern and size; identification relies on internal morphological characters.
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Taxonomic authority
Described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. McDunnough was a prominent North American lepidopterist who described numerous Noctuidae in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Catalogue number
MONA ( of North America) Hodges number 10586, used in regional checklists and identification resources.