Xylena thoracica
(Putnam-Cramer, 1886)
Acadian Swordgrass Moth
Xylena thoracica, commonly known as the Acadian Swordgrass , is a of cutworm moth in the Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species was first described by Putnam-Cramer in 1886 and is assigned Hodges number 9875.
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How to pronounce Xylena thoracica: /ksɨˈlɛna θɔˈrasɪka/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. Documented from United States: Vermont. The is present across the northern tier of the continent.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Calocampa cineritia var. thoracica Putnam-Cramer, 1886. Listed as a synonym in Catalogue of Life but accepted in GBIF and NCBI. Basionym: Calocampa cineritia var. thoracica.
Catalogue References
Hodges number 9875 (MONA numbering system for North American Lepidoptera).