Egira purpurea
Barnes & McDunnough, 1910
Egira purpurea is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The specific epithet 'purpurea' (Latin for 'purple') likely refers to coloration of the . As a member of the Egira, it belongs to a group of whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms or armyworms. The species is native to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Egira purpurea: /ˈɛ.ɡɪ.rə pɜrˈpjʊr.i.ə/
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Distribution
Native to North America. GBIF records indicate presence on the continent, though specific range details beyond this are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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