Polia piniae

Buckett & Bauer, 1967

piney moth

Polia piniae, commonly known as the piney , is a of or dart moth in the . It was described by Buckett and Bauer in 1967. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10274.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polia piniae: /ˈpɔ.li.aɪ ˈpɪ.ni.aɪ/

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Identification

As a member of the Polia, P. piniae can be distinguished from other by characteristics typical of the genus, though specific diagnostic features for this are not well documented in available sources. The Hodges number 10274 provides a standardized reference for identification in North American faunal works.

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed present in Alberta, Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Polia speciesMembers of the Polia share similar and ecological habits as or dart , requiring careful examination for -level identification.

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Buckett & Bauer in 1967.

Faunal reference number

Assigned Hodges number 10274 in the of North America (MONA) numbering system.

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