Anicla mus
Lafontaine, 2004
Anicla mus is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 2004. It belongs to the Anicla, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid found in North America. The species is part of the diverse noctuid fauna attracted to blacklights during fall and early winter months. Like other members of its genus, it is likely in its activity pattern.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anicla mus: /ˈænɪklə ˈmʌs/
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Distribution
North America
Seasonality
Fall and early winter; have been observed at blacklights in late October
Behavior
are attracted to artificial light sources such as blacklights
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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