Pseudorthodes keela
(Smith, 1908)
Pseudorthodes keela is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, originally described by Smith in 1908 as Orthodes keela. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudorthodes keela: /sjuːˈdɔːrθədiːz ˈkiːlə/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in this region, though specific range details within North America are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described under the Orthodes as Orthodes keela by Smith in 1908, this was later transferred to the genus Pseudorthodes. The genus Pseudorthodes is part of the tribe Eriopygini, a group of noctuid that has undergone significant taxonomic revision in recent decades.
Data scarcity
Available sources provide minimal biological detail for this . The Catalogue of Life and GBIF confirm its accepted taxonomic status and North American distribution, but iNaturalist records only two observations, suggesting it is either rare, underreported, or difficult to identify in the field.