Anarta

Ochsenheimer, 1816

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Anarta is a of in the Noctuidae, first described by Ochsenheimer in 1816. The genus belongs to the Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. in this genus are distributed across northern Europe and North America, with records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States. The genus has been relatively well-documented, with over 13,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist.

Anarta trifolii by (c) Ben Sale, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Anarta trifolii by (c) brendanboyd, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Anarta obesula by (c) Doug Macaulay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Doug Macaulay. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anarta: //ænˈɑːrtə//

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont, United States. Distribution appears concentrated in northern Europe and parts of North America, though specific range boundaries for the as a whole remain incompletely documented.

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'Anarta' has been used for both this and an ancient Indian region in present-day Gujarat. These are entirely unrelated homonyms. The moth genus was established by Ochsenheimer in 1816, while the geographic name derives from Sanskrit literature and historical sources.