Metaxaglaea violacea
Schweitzer, 1979
Holly Sallow
Metaxaglaea violacea, commonly known as the holly sallow, is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Schweitzer in 1979 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.2. As a member of the Metaxaglaea, it belongs to the tribe Xylenini within the Noctuinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metaxaglaea violacea: /mɛˌtæksəˈɡliːə vaɪəˈleɪsiə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific state/province records are not documented in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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