Hemibryomima

Barnes & Benjamin, 1927

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Hemibryomima is a of owlet moths in the Noctuidae, Noctuinae. It was established by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1927. The genus contains two recognized : Hemibryomima chryselectra (Grote, 1880) and Hemibryomima olivaria (Hampson, 1918). Both species are North American in distribution.

Hemibryomima chryselectra by (c) Sue Carnahan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sue Carnahan. Used under a CC-BY license.CATALOGUE-BM-PLATE CVIII by Sir GEORGE F. HAMPSON, Bart.. Used under a Public domain license.Hemibryomima chryselectra -25757, North Rim Grand Canyon, Arizona, 22 August 1938, Louis Schellbach III (49553272432) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Hemibryomima: /ˌhɛmɪˌbraɪoʊˈmaɪmə/

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Distribution

North America. Hemibryomima chryselectra occurs in the western United States and southwestern Canada. Hemibryomima olivaria has been recorded from Arizona and New Mexico.

Similar Taxa

  • BryomimaSimilar name and taxonomic placement in Noctuinae; distinguished by the prefix 'Hemi-' indicating a perceived intermediate or reduced form
  • Other Noctuinae generaLack of distinctive diagnostic features in literature requires careful examination of genitalia and wing patterns for accurate identification

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