Polia purpurissata
(Grote, 1864)
Purple Arches Moth, Purple Arches
Polia purpurissata, commonly known as the purple arches , is a of or dart moth in the . It was first described by Grote in 1864 and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10280 in the North American moth system. It belongs to the Polia, which comprises numerous species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polia purpurissata: /ˈpoʊ.li.ə pɜːrˌpjuː.rɪˈsɑː.tə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Eurois purpurissata by Grote in 1864, later transferred to the Polia.
Classification Number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 10280.