Nacopa melanderi
Barnes & Benjamin, 1927
Nacopa melanderi is a of owlet moth ( Noctuidae) described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1927. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9828. The Nacopa is a small group within the large noctuid Noctuinae. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Identification of Nacopa melanderi requires examination of genitalia and wing pattern characteristics typical of the Nacopa. The genus can be distinguished from related noctuine genera by features of the male genitalia and forewing pattern elements. Specific diagnostic characters for N. melanderi versus are not documented in widely available sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic reference
The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number for Nacopa melanderi is 9828, providing a standardized reference for this in North American lepidopteran catalogs.