Hadena lafontainei
Troubridge & Crabo, 2002
Lafontaine's Hadena
Hadena lafontainei is a noctuid described by Troubridge and Crabo in 2002. The is named in honor of Canadian lepidopterist J. Donald Lafontaine. It belongs to the diverse Hadena, which includes many species associated with flowering plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hadena lafontainei: /hæˈdiːnə læfɒnˈteɪni/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features for Hadena lafontainei are not documented in available sources. As with other Hadena , identification likely requires examination of genitalia and comparison with closely related species in the .
Distribution
Recorded from Central America and North America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Human Relevance
The specific epithet honors J. Donald Lafontaine, a prominent Canadian lepidopterist who has made substantial contributions to the of North American Noctuidae.
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Taxonomic History
Described in 2002 by James T. Troubridge and Lars G. Crabo. The has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10317.1.
Observation Records
iNaturalist records 15 observations of this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.