Tricholita chipeta
Barnes, 1904
Chipeta dart moth, Chipeta cutworm moth
Tricholita chipeta is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae. The species is known from North America. Limited detailed biological information is available in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tricholita chipeta: /tɹɪkoʊˈlaɪtə tʃɪˈpiːtə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by American entomologist William Barnes in 1904. The specific epithet 'chipeta' may honor Chipeta, a Ute leader and diplomat, though this etymology is not explicitly documented in primary sources.
Observation data
As of source date, 128 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting the is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists but remains understudied in formal literature.