Platypolia loda
Strecker, 1898
cutworm moth, dart moth
Platypolia loda is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It was described by Strecker in 1898 and is native to North America. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 9978 and includes two recognized : P. l. loda and P. l. gunderi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platypolia loda: /ˌplætɪˈpoʊliə ˈloʊdə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Platypolia by specific wing pattern and genitalia characteristics; precise identification requires examination of specimens. The MONA/Hodges number 9978 provides a standardized reference for North American records.
Distribution
Recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in Alberta, Canada. The ' range extends across parts of Canada and the United States, though specific locality records remain limited.
Similar Taxa
- Other Platypolia speciesWing pattern and genitalic must be examined to distinguish P. loda from ; superficial resemblance in external appearance requires careful taxonomic verification.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Hadena loda by Strecker in 1898 before transfer to Platypolia. The P. l. gunderi was described by Barnes & Benjamin in 1927.
Observation records
Documented in 34 iNaturalist observations as of source date, indicating limited but confirmed detection in field surveys.