Orthosia annulimacula

(Smith, 1891)

Orthosia annulimacula is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1891, originally placed in the Taeniocampa. The species is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is likely a spring-flying , though specific period records are limited.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orthosia annulimacula: /ɔrˈθoʊziə ænˌjuːliˈmækjʊlə/

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Identification

No specific diagnostic features for Orthosia annulimacula are documented in the available sources. Identification to level within Orthosia generally requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis. The specific epithet 'annulimacula' (ring-spotted) suggests possible circular or ring-shaped markings on the forewings, but this interpretation should be verified against .

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Orthosia cerasiBoth are North American Orthosia ; O. cerasi (Common Quaker) is a well-documented spring with known period March–May, and may share similar seasonal
Orthosia gothicaAnother Orthosia with spring pattern; comparison may be relevant for identification within the
Orthosia hibisciCongeneric North American with documented spring period (March–April); similar overall and

More Details

Nomenclatural history

Originally described as Taeniocampa annulimacula Smith, 1891; later transferred to Orthosia. The basionym Taeniocampa annulimacula is listed in NCBI .

Taxonomic resources

The has a MONA/Hodges number of 10497, used in North American classification systems. Catalogue of Life and GBIF list the species as accepted with authorship (Smith, 1891).