Acerra
Grote, 1874
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1Acerra is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The genus contains a single recognized found in North America. Members of this genus are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature. The genus is classified within the Noctuinae, one of the largest lineages of noctuid moths.
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How to pronounce Acerra: /əˈsɛr.rə/
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Distribution
North America (based on single occurrence).
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Taxonomic Note
Acerra should not be confused with the Italian town of the same name (Acerra, Campania), nor with the Thyanta custator acerra, which is sometimes abbreviated in agricultural literature as 'acerra'.