Feltia inyoca

Lafontaine, 2004

cutworm, dart moth

Feltia inyoca is a of in the , described by Lafontaine in 2004. Like other Feltia species, it is a whose are known as . The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10670.1. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Feltia inyoca: /ˈfɛl.ti.a ɪˈnjoʊ.kə/

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Identification

Feltia inyoca can be distinguished from other Feltia by genitalic characters, as is typical for species in this . The MONA/Hodges number 10670.1 separates it from related species in the same genus complex. Field identification to species level is challenging and typically requires dissection and examination of male .

Distribution

North America. Specific state or provincial records are sparse in available sources.

Host Associations

Feltia - Ceratogastra ornata, an ichneumon , has been observed ovipositing into of in the Feltia ( ), including Feltia whose develop as subterranean . The specific association with F. inyoca has not been documented.

Similar Taxa

Other Feltia speciesMembers of the Feltia are morphologically similar and often require genitalic examination for definitive identification. F. inyoca is part of a that includes other with similar appearance.

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Taxonomic history

Feltia inyoca was described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 2004, making it a relatively recently described in a with a complex taxonomic history. The genus Feltia has undergone significant revision, with many species formerly placed in Euxoa or other noctuid genera.

Catalog number

This is cataloged in the of North America (MONA) database with Hodges number 10670.1, indicating its placement within the broader numbering system.