Phosphila miselioides

Guenée, 1852

Spotted Phosphila Moth, spotted phosphila

Phosphila miselioides, commonly known as the spotted phosphila, is a described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is a member of the or dart group within . The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phosphila miselioides: //ˈfɒs.fɪ.lə ˌmɪ.sɛl.iˈɔɪ.diːz//

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Distribution

North America, including Canadian provinces Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Hadena miselioides Guenée, 1852; later transferred to Phosphila.

Taxonomic Catalog Numbers

MONA ( Photographers Group) or Hodges number: 9619.

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