Hadena caelestis

Troubridge & Crabo, 2002

cutworm moth, dart moth

Hadena caelestis is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Crabo in 2002. It is a relatively recently described species with limited published information available. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10322.1.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hadena caelestis: //həˈdeɪ.nə seɪˈlɛs.tɪs//

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Identification

The MONA or Hodges number 10322.1 distinguishes this from related Hadena species in North American identification systems. As a recently described species (2002), specific diagnostic morphological features distinguishing it from are not widely documented in accessible sources.

Distribution

North America. Specific regional distribution details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Other Hadena speciesMembers of the Hadena share general morphological characteristics and require careful examination for -level identification; H. caelestis is distinguished by its unique MONA number and original description details.

More Details

Taxonomic recency

Described in 2002 by Troubridge and Crabo, making it one of the more recently recognized in the Hadena.

Observation scarcity

Only 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting either genuine rarity, restricted range, or undercollection.