Autoplusia olivacea

(Skinner, 1917)

Olive Bean Looper

Autoplusia olivacea is a looper in the Noctuidae, described by Skinner in 1917. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 8892. The "Olive Bean Looper" suggests an association with leguminous plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Autoplusia olivacea: /ɔtoʊˈpluːziə ɒlɪˈveɪsiə/

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Identification

Distinguished from similar Plusiinae loopers by specific wing pattern and genitalia characteristics; exact diagnostic features require examination of specimens. The Hodges number 8892 provides a standardized reference for North American identification systems.

Distribution

North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented.

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