Lithophane dilatocula
(Smith, 1900)
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lithophane dilatocula is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It is a member of the Lithophane, a group of commonly known as pinions. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9923.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lithophane dilatocula: /ˌlɪθoʊˈfeɪni ˌdaɪləˈtoʊkjʊlə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Xylina dilatocula by Smith in 1900, this was later transferred to the Lithophane. The basionym reflects its historical placement in a different genus within Noctuidae.
Cataloging
The is cataloged in the of North America (MONA) database with Hodges number 9923, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.