Polia richardsoni
(Curtis, 1834)
Alpine Arches
Polia richardsoni is a noctuid in the Noctuidae, commonly known as the Alpine Arches. First described by John Curtis in 1834, it is found across North America. The species belongs to the or dart moth group within the family. It has two recognized : the nominate P. r. richardsoni and P. r. magna. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10279.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polia richardsoni: //ˈpoʊ.li.ə rɪˈtʃɑrd.səˌnaɪ//
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Distribution
North America, with records from Canada (including Northwest Territories) and the United States. Specific distribution records include presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE) according to GBIF, though these may represent vagrant or introduced .