Anarta decepta

(Grote, 1883)

Anarta decepta is a small noctuid with a wingspan of 28–29 mm. First described from Colorado in 1883, it occurs along the Pacific Coast of North America from Canada through the United States. The was introduced to Hawaii, where it was first detected in 1947 near Pearl Harbor, Oahu. It is attracted to light traps.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anarta decepta: /ænˈɑːrtə dɪˈsɛptə/

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Distribution

Pacific Coast of North America from British Columbia and Alberta, Canada south through the western United States. Introduced to Hawaii (Oahu), where it was first recorded in 1947.

Behavior

are attracted to light traps. The has been collected in autumn in Hawaii.

Human Relevance

Recorded as an introduced in Hawaii, where it was detected in light trap surveys near Pearl Harbor in 1947.

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