Anicla

Grote, 1874

Anicla is a of in the , established by Grote in 1874. The genus currently comprises approximately 18 recognized distributed across North America. Species within Anicla are divided into three subgenera: Anicla, Euagrotis (formerly treated as a separate genus), and an unassigned group. The genus includes the Green (Anicla infecta), which is frequently observed at during autumn.

Anicla tepperi by (c) Doug Macaulay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Doug Macaulay. Used under a CC-BY license.

Anicla infecta by (c) Victor Engel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Victor Engel. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anicla: //ˈæn.ɪ.kla//

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Distribution

North America; documented from Vermont and other United States locations. Specific range varies by .

Seasonality

have been observed at in late October, suggesting autumn activity for at least some . Seasonal timing likely varies among species.

Similar Taxa

AgrotisBoth are of Noctuinae with similar general appearance; Euagrotis was formerly treated as a separate genus but has been subsumed into Anicla
NoctuaRelated noctuine with overlapping distribution and preferences