Leucania adjuta

(Grote, 1874)

Adjutant Wainscot

Leucania adjuta, the adjutant wainscot, is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Heliophila adjuta. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10456. It belongs to the tribe Leucaniini within the Noctuinae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leucania adjuta: /luːˈkeɪniə ædˈdʒuːtə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Heliophila adjuta by Grote in 1874, later transferred to Leucania.

MONA/Hodges Number

10456

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