Anarta mutata
(Dod, 1913)
The Mutant
Anarta mutata, commonly known as 'the mutant,' is a of or dart in the . The species was originally described as Mamestra mutata by Dod in 1913. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10224 in North moth systems. The species occurs in western Canada and has been documented through 152 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anarta mutata: /əˈnɑːr.tə mjuːˈtɑː.tə/
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Distribution
Recorded from western Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Distribution records indicate presence in North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Mamestra mutata by Dod in 1913, later transferred to Anarta. The epithet 'mutata' (Latin for 'changed' or 'mutated') presumably refers to distinctive morphological features that distinguish it from related species.
Classification Number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 10224, a standardized numbering system for North .