Adelphagrotis indeterminata
Walker, 1865
A found along the Pacific coast of North America. have a wingspan of 30–40 mm. The is recognized as having two : A. i. indeterminata and A. i. innotabilis. activity has been recorded from May through October, with peak occurrence in late summer and autumn.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adelphagrotis indeterminata: //əˌdɛlfəˈɡroʊtɪs ɪnˌdɜːrmɪˈneɪtə//
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Identification
Distinguished from related Adelphagrotis by geographic range and subtle pattern differences; precise identification may require examination. The two (indeterminata and innotabilis) differ in minor pattern elements.
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Habitat
Pacific coastal regions from British Columbia to California. Specific preferences are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Pacific coast of North America: British Columbia south to California.
Seasonality
have been recorded from May through July and again from August to October, with primary period August to October.
Similar Taxa
- Other Adelphagrotis speciesSimilar ; requires examination of or geographic context for reliable separation
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Subspecies
Two recognized: Adelphagrotis indeterminata indeterminata and Adelphagrotis indeterminata innotabilis.
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Xylina indeterminata by Walker in 1865.