Anarta oaklandiae
(McDunnough, 1937)
Oakland's Cutworm Moth, Oakland's Dart
Anarta oaklandiae is a noctuid described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1937. Originally placed in the Scotogramma, it was later transferred to Anarta. The species is assigned Hodges number 10234 in the North American moth numbering system. Very few observations exist, with only one documented record on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anarta oaklandiae: /ænˈɑːrtə oʊkˈlændi.aɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details are poorly documented; the has been recorded in the western United States based on the original description locality.
More Details
Original Description
The was described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough in 1937, based on material from Oakland, California (hence the specific epithet oaklandiae).
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Scotogramma oaklandiae, the was later transferred to the Anarta, a group of cutworm moths primarily distributed in the Holarctic region.
Data Deficiency
This is extremely poorly known. The single iNaturalist observation and minimal literature references suggest it may be genuinely rare, cryptic, or simply undercollected. No plant records, larval descriptions, or detailed information has been published.