Melanchra adjuncta

(Guenée, 1852)

hitched arch, Hitched Arches

Melanchra adjuncta, commonly known as the hitched arch, is a noctuid first described by Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the or dart moth group within the Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.

-10292 – Melanchra adjuncta – Hitched Arches Moth (43317705614) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Hitched Arches caterpillar - Melanchra adjuncta, Friendsville, Maryland by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.-10292 – Melanchra adjuncta – Hitched Arches Moth (43317704954) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melanchra adjuncta: /mɛˈlæŋkrə æˈdʒʌŋktə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic authority

The was originally described as Mamestra adjuncta by Guenée in 1852, and later transferred to the Melanchra.

Cataloging number

The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10292 in North American classification systems.

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