Eucoptocnemis dapsilis
(Grote, 1882)
cutworm moth, dart moth
Eucoptocnemis dapsilis is a of in the , originally described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882 under the name Agrotis dapsilis. It belongs to a group commonly known as or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10696. Like other noctuids in this , it is presumed to be , though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucoptocnemis dapsilis: //juːˌkɒptoʊˈkniːmɪs ˈdæpsɪlɪs//
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Identification
MONA or Hodges number 10696 can be used to reference this in North American identification systems. Distinguishing features from are not well established in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Agrotis dapsilis Grote, 1882; later transferred to Eucoptocnemis. The basionym reflects historical classification within the large Agrotis.
Observation records
As of source date, iNaturalist records 5 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.