Stylopoda groteana
Dyar, 1903
Stylopoda groteana is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1903. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10165. Available records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited published documentation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stylopoda groteana: /staɪloʊpoʊdə groʊtiˈænə/
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Identification
Stylopoda groteana can be distinguished from other North American Noctuidae by its assignment to the Stylopoda, which is characterized by specific wing venation and genitalic features. The is most reliably identified by dissection and examination of male genitalia. External features are poorly documented in available literature.
Distribution
North America. Specific state or provincial records are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Stylopoda speciesCongeneric share the diagnostic genitalic and wing venation characters of the Stylopoda, requiring careful examination for separation.
- General Noctuinae mothsAs a member of the Noctuinae, S. groteana shares the stout body form and cryptic coloration typical of this large group, making superficial identification difficult without reference to specific diagnostic characters.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'groteana' honors Augustus Radcliffe Grote (1841–1917), a prominent American entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of North American .
Taxonomic status
The is accepted as valid in current taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with no known synonymy.