Eucoptocnemis

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Noctuinae
Tribe: Noctuini
Subtribe: Agrotina
Genus: Eucoptocnemis

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eucoptocnemis: /juːˌkɒptəˈkniːmɪs/

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Summary

Eucoptocnemis is a genus of moths within the family Noctuidae, characterized by a wingspan of 25-35 mm and a distinct reniform spot on the forewings. It has a wide distribution in the United States and includes several species, some of which were synonymized with the type species E. fimbriaris.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan 25-35 mm; forewings can be pale to dark gray or brown, often featuring a prominent reniform spot and a dotted postmedian line; hindwings are white to grayish-brown.

Identification Tips

Look for the prominent reniform spot on the forewings and observe the color variations from pale to dark gray or brown.

Habitat

Found throughout the United States except the northwest region, and additionally in southern Ontario.

Distribution

Present across the All of United States except the northwest region; additionally found in southern Ontario.

Evolution

E. dollii was formerly classified in the genus Agrotis; the genus contains 6 species in North America, with some being described as synonyms of the type species E. fimbriaris.