Lithophane patefacta
(Walker, 1858)
Dimorphic Pinion, Branded Pinion
Lithophane patefacta is a noctuid native to North America. It is known by two : 'Dimorphic Pinion' and 'Branded Pinion'. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1858 under the basionym Xylina patefacta. It belongs to the Lithophane, a group of moths commonly referred to as pinions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lithophane patefacta: /ˌlaɪˈθoʊfeɪn ˌpæt.əˈfæk.tə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and broader presence across the continent.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Xylina patefacta by Walker in 1858, later transferred to the Lithophane.
Catalogue Numbers
MONA/Hodges number: 9886.