Dichagyris kyune
Barnes, 1904
Dichagyris kyune is a of noctuid ( or dart moth) described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the Noctuinae within the Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10880. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is rarely encountered or understudied.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichagyris kyune: /dɪˈkaɪɡɪrɪs ˈkaɪjuːn/
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional records are sparse; the has been documented in the southwestern United States based on limited collection data.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Hadena kyune by Barnes in 1904, later transferred to the Dichagyris. The basionym reflects historical placement in a broader concept of Hadena before modern generic revisions.
Data scarcity
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection. No larval records or plant associations have been published.