Tesagrotis atrifrons
Grote, 1873
cutworm moth, dart moth
Tesagrotis atrifrons is a of or dart in the , first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. It is native to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10977. Little specific ecological information has been published for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tesagrotis atrifrons: /tɛsəˈɡroʊtɪs ˈeɪtrɪfrɒnz/
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Identification
Tesagrotis atrifrons can be identified by its MONA/Hodges number 10977. As a member of the Tesagrotis, it shares characteristics with related , though specific diagnostic features for this require examination of and . The specific epithet 'atrifrons' (Latin: black forehead) may refer to dark coloration on the .
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tesagrotis species share general and require careful examination to distinguish.
More Details
Original description
First described as Agrotis atrifrons by Grote in 1873, later transferred to Tesagrotis.
Taxonomic resources
Catalogued in the Photographers Group (MPG) and North American Moth Photographers Group databases under Hodges number 10977.