Abagrotis kirkwoodi

Buckett, 1968

cutworm moth, dart moth

Abagrotis kirkwoodi is a of or dart in the , described by Buckett in 1968. It is recorded from North America. Like other members of the Abagrotis, it likely exhibits activity and possesses the characteristic body form typical of noctuine moths. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 11014.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Abagrotis kirkwoodi can be distinguished from other Abagrotis by , particularly male clasping structures, as described in the original species description. External identification requires comparison with and reference to or detailed revisionary work on the .

Distribution

North America. Specific regional records are sparse in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Abagrotis speciesAbagrotis kirkwoodi is morphologically similar to other members of the Abagrotis, requiring examination or detailed external morphological comparison for reliable identification.

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Taxonomic reference

Assigned MONA ( Photographers Group) or Hodges number 11014, a standardized numbering system for North .

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