Allagrapha
Franclemont, 1964
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1- Allagrapha aerea(Unspotted Looper Moth)
Allagrapha is a of in the Noctuidae, Plusiinae. The genus was established by Franclemont in 1964 and contains at least one recognized , Allagrapha aerea. These moths belong to the tribe Plusiini, a group commonly known as looper moths due to their characteristic looping locomotion as caterpillars. The genus is part of the diverse owlet moth family, which includes many agriculturally significant species.
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How to pronounce Allagrapha: /ˌæl.əˈɡræf.ə/
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Distribution
Records from Vermont, United States; broader distribution in North America likely but not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
The Allagrapha was erected by John G. Franclemont in 1964, presumably to accommodate previously placed in other plusiine genera. The type species is Allagrapha aerea, originally described by Hübner in 1803.
Species Content
Only one is definitively listed in available sources: Allagrapha aerea (Hübner, [1803]). The may be or contain additional poorly documented species.