Diarsia dislocata
Smith, 1904
Dislocated Dart
Diarsia dislocata, commonly known as the Dislocated Dart, is a noctuid described by Smith in 1904. It occurs across and montane regions of North America, with a transcontinental Canadian distribution and scattered records in Alaska, Washington, and Colorado. The species belongs to the diverse Diarsia, which contains numerous similar-looking dart moths. Its likely refers to a distinctive wing pattern feature that separates it from .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diarsia dislocata: /diˈarsja dɪsloʊˈkeɪtə/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Diarsia dislocata from other Diarsia are not documented in available sources. The Diarsia contains many closely similar species typically requiring examination of genitalic structures or detailed wing pattern analysis for reliable identification.
Habitat
Inferred from distribution records: associated with forest, montane, and subarctic environments across Canada and the northern United States.
Distribution
Transcontinental in Canada: recorded from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Yukon. United States records: Alaska, Washington, and Colorado.
Similar Taxa
- Other Diarsia speciesThe Diarsia contains numerous morphologically similar dart moths that are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination; D. dislocata is part of this .