Nacopa bistrigata

Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

Nacopa bistrigata is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It is known from North America and assigned Hodges number 9827. The species is part of the Noctuinae, a large group of predominantly .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nacopa bistrigata: /nəˈkoʊpə bɪˈstraɪɡətə/

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Identification

The specific epithet "bistrigata" (meaning "two-striped") suggests two longitudinal stripes may be present on the forewings, though this has not been formally documented in accessible sources. Distinguishing features from require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic authority

First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918, two prominent North American lepidopterists of the early 20th century.

Catalogue number

MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9827.

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