Anathix puta

Grote & Robinson, 1868

Poplar Catkin Sallow, Puta Sallow Moth, Poplar Catkin Moth

Anathix puta, commonly known as the Poplar Catkin Sallow or Puta Sallow , is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. First described by Grote and Robinson in 1868, this moth is found in North America with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species belongs to the Anathix within the Noctuinae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anathix puta: /ˈæn.ə.θɪks ˈpjuː.tə/

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Distribution

North America. Documented records include: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Vermont in the United States.

Host Associations

Poplar - suggested by 'Poplar Catkin Sallow' implies association with poplar catkins, though specific plant documentation is not confirmed in available sources

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Nomenclature

Originally described as Xanthia puta Grote & Robinson, 1868. The was later transferred to the Anathix. The specific epithet 'puta' has led to the 'Puta Sallow '.

Taxonomic Notes

The Anathix is classified within the Noctuinae of the Noctuidae. The subfamily Noctuinae is a large and diverse group commonly referred to as cutworms or dart moths.