Papestra quadrata

(Smith, 1891)

Quadrate Shears

Papestra quadrata is a noctuid commonly known as the Quadrate Shears. The was described by Smith in 1891 and originally placed in the Mamestra. Two are recognized: the nominate P. q. quadrata and P. q. ingravis. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10310.

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How to pronounce Papestra quadrata: //pæˈpɛ.strə kwɑːˈdrɑː.tə//

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Distribution

North America. Documented in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Mamestra quadrata by Smith in 1891, later transferred to Papestra.

Subspecies

Two : Papestra quadrata quadrata (nominate) and Papestra quadrata ingravis Smith, 1895.

Catalog reference

MONA ( of North America) / Hodges number 10310.

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