Ulolonche niveiguttata

(Grote, 1873)

Ulolonche niveiguttata is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1873. It is recorded from North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10575. Available documentation is sparse, with only five observations recorded on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ulolonche niveiguttata: //ˌjuːloʊˈlɒŋki ˌnɪveɪɡʌtˈtɑːtə//

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Identification

The specific epithet "niveiguttata" (Latin: niveus = snowy white, guttata = spotted) suggests white spotting on the wings, though no detailed description has been located. Differentiation from congeneric such as Ulolonche disticha requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters typical of the .

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Distribution

Recorded from North America. Specific locality data are limited; the has been documented in Colorado during bioblitz surveys.

Seasonality

have been recorded in June in Colorado, based on blacklight trapping at montane elevations.

Behavior

are attracted to blacklight, consistent with activity patterns typical of Noctuidae.

Similar Taxa

  • Ulolonche distichaCongeneric found in similar ; requires careful examination to distinguish

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Taxonomic note

The Ulolonche belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within Noctuinae. The was originally described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873.

Documentation status

This is poorly represented in public databases, with minimal observational records and no published or ecological studies identified.

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