Phosphila fernae

Benjamin, 1933

Phosphila fernae is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, described by Benjamin in 1933. It belongs to the Phosphila, a small group of noctuid . The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9624.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phosphila fernae: /fɔsˈfaɪlə ˈfɜrnaɪ/

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

Phosphila miselioidesCongeneric in the same , requiring careful examination of wing pattern and genitalia for separation.
Phosphila turbulentaAnother member of Phosphila; may resemble P. fernae in general appearance.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Benjamin in 1933. The Phosphila contains relatively few species, most of which are poorly documented in terms of and .

Identification Resources

Hodges number 9624; standard Noctuidae references should be consulted for definitive identification.