Scotogramma gatei
(Smith, 1910)
Scotogramma gatei is a in the Noctuidae, originally described as Mamestra gatei by Smith in 1910. It belongs to the Scotogramma, a group of noctuid moths primarily distributed in North America. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases but appears to be poorly documented in biological literature and natural history collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scotogramma gatei: //ˌskoʊtoʊˈɡræmə ˈɡaɪti//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Mamestra (Smith, 1910), this was later transferred to Scotogramma. The basionym Mamestra gatei is retained as a synonym.