Abagrotis hermina
Lafontaine, 1998
Abagrotis hermina is a in the , described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1998. It is a -sized noctuid with a wingspan of approximately 31 mm. The species is distributed across western North America, occurring in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, as well as the U.S. states of Utah and California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Abagrotis hermina: /ˌæbəˈɡroʊtɪs hərˈmaɪnə/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Abagrotis species by its specific pattern and , as described in the original species description by Lafontaine (1998). Accurate identification requires examination of genitalia or reference to original taxonomic descriptions.
Distribution
Canada: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia; United States: Utah, California.
Similar Taxa
- Other Abagrotis speciesCongeneric share general and require careful examination of or pattern details for accurate identification.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Canadian J. Donald Lafontaine in 1998, reflecting continued discovery and documentation of North diversity in the late 20th century.