Eosphoropteryx

Dyar, 1902

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Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides(Pink-patched Looper Moth)

Eosphoropteryx is a of in the Noctuidae, Plusiinae, established by Dyar in 1902. The genus contains a single described , Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides. It belongs to the tribe Plusiini, a group of owlet moths commonly known as loopers or plusiines. Records indicate occurrence in the northeastern United States.

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How to pronounce Eosphoropteryx: /iːˌɒsfəˈrɒptərɪks/

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Distribution

Documented from Vermont, United States. GBIF records suggest broader distribution within the US, though specific localities beyond Vermont are not detailed in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

Eosphoropteryx was originally described by Dyar in 1902. The single included , Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides, was originally described by Guenée in 1852 under a different and later transferred to Eosphoropteryx. The genus is classified within the Plusiinae , tribe Plusiini.

Data Availability

iNaturalist reports 397 observations for this , suggesting it is not rare in suitable , though detailed biological information remains scarce in published literature.