Anicla cemolia
Franclemont, 1967
Anicla cemolia is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Franclemont in 1967. It belongs to a of commonly attracted to artificial light sources. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its remain limited in published literature. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10912.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anicla cemolia: /ˈænɪklə səˈmoʊliə/
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Identification
Anicla cemolia can be distinguished from other Anicla by genitalic characters, as is typical for species in this . External may overlap with related cutworm moths; precise identification requires examination of male genitalia. The species lacks the distinctive green forewing coloration seen in the congeneric Green Cutworm Moth (Anicla infecta).
Distribution
North America. Specific state or provincial records are sparse in the available literature.
Behavior
; like other noctuid , has been observed at artificial light sources.
Similar Taxa
- Anicla infectaSimilar size and general appearance, but A. infecta has green forewings and is more frequently documented at lights in autumn.
- Other Anicla species-level external similarity; -level identification requires genitalic dissection.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by John G. Franclemont in 1967. The specific epithet 'cemolia' is of unclear etymology.
Collection records
GBIF and iNaturalist document few observations, suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection relative to more conspicuous congenerics.