Anarta nigrolunata
Packard, 1867
Pied Alpine Beauty
Anarta nigrolunata is a noctuid first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1867. It is known by the Pied Alpine Beauty. The occurs in Arctic and alpine environments across North America. It was formerly placed in the Hadula but is now classified in Anarta. It is distinct from the similar Anarta melanopa, which was previously considered .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anarta nigrolunata: /əˈnɑːrtə ˌnaɪɡroʊluˈneɪtə/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from Anarta melanopa by numerous consistent morphological differences; the two were separated based on work by Lafontaine and Troubridge. Specific diagnostic characters for field identification are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Arctic and alpine regions.
Distribution
United States and Canada, specifically in Arctic and alpine zones.
Similar Taxa
- Anarta melanopaFormerly considered a synonym of Hadula nigrolunata; separated based on consistent morphological differences identified by Lafontaine and Troubridge.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Hadula nigrolunata; transferred to Anarta. Anarta melanopa was treated as a synonym until taxonomic revision established -level distinction.