Meleneta antennata
Smith, 1908
Meleneta antennata is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1908. It is part of the Pantheinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9191. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, detailed biological information about this species remains limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meleneta antennata: /məˈlɛnɪtə ænˈtɛnətə/
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Identification
Meleneta antennata can be distinguished from other North American noctuid by its assignment to the Meleneta within the Pantheinae. The specific epithet "antennata" suggests notable , though no detailed morphological descriptions distinguishing it from were found in available sources. The MONA/Hodges number 9191 provides a unique identifier for North American moth records.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The has limited direct human relevance. It is cataloged in reference systems under MONA/Hodges number 9191, which aids in identification and record-keeping for entomologists and naturalists studying North American Lepidoptera.
Similar Taxa
- Other Meleneta speciesOther within the Meleneta share placement in Pantheinae and would require examination of and other morphological features for differentiation, though specific comparative characters for M. antennata are not documented in available sources.
- Other Pantheinae mothsMembers of the Pantheinae share general morphological characteristics with M. antennata, but -level assignment separates them; detailed distinguishing features for field identification are not available in sources.
More Details
Taxonomic authority
The was first described by Smith in 1908.
Cataloging identifier
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9191.