Morrisonia triangula
Sullivan & Adams, 2009
Morrisonia triangula is a in the Noctuidae, described by Sullivan and Adams in 2009. The type locality is in Craven County, North Carolina, within the Croatan National Forest. It is known from the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Morrisonia triangula: /məˈrɪsɪəniə traɪˈæŋɡjʊlə/
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Identification
Described in 2009, this can be distinguished from by reference to the original description and type material deposited at the USNM. The specific epithet 'triangula' suggests a triangular marking or feature, though the original description should be consulted for diagnostic characters.
Habitat
The was collected in a national forest setting in coastal North Carolina, suggesting occurrence in forested of the southeastern United States.
Distribution
Southeastern United States. Type locality: USA, North Carolina, Craven Co., Croatan National Forest, Road 169. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
Seasonality
collected on 2 April 2000 ( date), suggesting spring period.
More Details
Type Material
: USNM, male, collected 2 April 2000 by J.B. Sullivan. The was described relatively recently (2009), indicating limited accumulated knowledge about its .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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