Agrochola purpurea
(Grote, 1874)
Purple Sallow Moth
Agrochola purpurea is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It is found in North America and belongs to a of commonly known as sallows. The species was first described by Grote in 1874 under the name Orthosia purpurea. Like other members of the genus Agrochola, this species is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, which includes many economically important agricultural pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrochola purpurea: //æɡroʊˈkoʊlə pɜːrˈpjʊriə//
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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