Parabagrotis sulinaris

Lafontaine, 1998

Parabagrotis sulinaris is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. It belongs to the Parabagrotis, a group of noctuid found in North America. The species is known from distribution records in North America, with 209 observations recorded on iNaturalist. It is assigned Hodges number 11048.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parabagrotis sulinaris: /ˌpærəˈbæɡroʊtɪs ˌsuːlɪˈnærɪs/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Parabagrotis by specific morphological characteristics established in the original description by Lafontaine (1998). As a member of the Noctuidae, it possesses the -typical features of stout-bodied with cryptic coloration. Specific diagnostic traits for separating P. sulinaris from such as P. formais require examination of genitalic and wing pattern details.

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records confirm presence in this region, though specific range boundaries within North America are not detailed in available sources.

Behavior

, as evidenced by its membership in Noctuidae and the attraction of congeneric to blacklighting displays.

Similar Taxa

Parabagrotis formaisCongeneric in the same , distinguished by specific morphological and genitalic characteristics described by Lafontaine (1998)

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Taxonomic history

Described by J.D. Lafontaine in 1998, representing a relatively recent addition to the North American noctuid fauna.

Cataloging

Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 11048 for standardized reference in lepidopteran databases.