Anicla simplicius
Morrison, 1874
Simple Dart
Anicla simplicius, commonly known as the Simple Dart, is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. The species was described by Morrison in 1874 and is distributed across North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10907. As a member of the Noctuinae , it belongs to a large group of owlet moths that are primarily and often attracted to artificial light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anicla simplicius: //ˈænɪkˌlɑ sɪmˈplɪsiəs//
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Anicla infectaGreen Cutworm Moth; congeneric with similar structure and , distinguished by greenish coloration in A. infecta versus presumably plainer appearance in A. simplicius
- Agrotis ipsilonIpsilon Dart; similar pattern and blacklight attraction , but in different within same Noctuinae