Stretchia muricina

Grote, 1876

Stretchia muricina is a noctuid described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the Stretchia within the Noctuinae. It is represented by 164 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation but limited published biological detail.

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How to pronounce Stretchia muricina: //ˈstrɛkiə ˌmjʊrɪˈkaɪnə//

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The ' range likely extends more broadly across the continent given the general North American distribution cited in sources, though specific provincial or state records beyond the Canadian prairies are not documented in available sources.

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Original Description

First described as Acerra muricina by Grote in 1876, later transferred to the Stretchia. The basionym Acerra muricina is retained as a synonym.

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