Synorthodes auriginea
Franclemont, 1976
cutworm moth, dart moth
Synorthodes auriginea is a of described by Franclemont in 1976. It belongs to the , commonly known as or dart . The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10590. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synorthodes auriginea: /sɪˈnɔrθoʊdiːz ˌɔːrɪˈdʒɪniə/
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Identification
The MONA/Hodges number 10590 provides a standardized reference for identification in North fauna. As a member of the Synorthodes, it is distinguished from related noctuine genera by genitalic characteristics, though specific external morphological features distinguishing S. auriginea from are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional records are sparse; the is known from limited collection and observation data across the continent.
Similar Taxa
- Other Synorthodes species within this share similar external and require dissection and examination of for definitive identification.
- Eriopygini tribe membersRelated in the same tribe (Eriopygini) may exhibit convergent morphological traits, necessitating careful taxonomic study for separation.
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Taxonomic authority
The was formally described by John G. Franclemont in 1976, a in .
Observation rarity
Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or under-sampling of its range.