Lithophane querquera

Grote, 1874

Shivering Pinion

Lithophane querquera, commonly known as the shivering pinion, is a noctuid described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. It belongs to the Lithophane, a group of medium-sized moths often active in cooler months. The is recorded across North America and is recognized by its Hodges number 9904. As a member of the or dart moth group, it shares general ecological traits with related species in the Noctuidae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lithophane querquera: /ˌlɪθoʊˈfeɪn ˈkwɜrkərə/

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Distribution

North America

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