Autographa labrosa

(Grote, 1875)

Autographa labrosa is a of looper in the Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1875. It belongs to the Plusiinae, a group characterized by larvae that move with a looping motion due to reduced . The species is known from North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 8920. Like other members of the Autographa, it is likely as an , though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Autographa labrosa: //ɔːˈtɒɡrəfə ləˈbroʊsə//

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Identification

Autographa labrosa can be distinguished from other Autographa by subtle differences in wing pattern and genitalia, though precise diagnostic features require examination. The Autographa is characterized by medium-sized with relatively broad forewings and a distinctive silvery or metallic marking (often Y- or V-shaped) on the forewing, though the specific configuration varies among species. Separation from similar loopers in the related genus Chrysodeixis (formerly included in Plusia) and other Plusiinae requires examination of wing venation and male genitalia. The Hodges number 8920 provides a standardized reference for North American identification systems.

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Distribution

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

Similar Taxa

Autographa californicaAnother North American Autographa (alfalfa looper) with similar looper ; are semi- and have mottled brownish-gray coloration. Separation requires detailed wing pattern and genital examination.
Chrysodeixis includensFormerly placed in Pseudoplusia, this soybean looper is a related Plusiinae with similar larval looping ; have different forewing markings and geographic distribution patterns.
Trichoplusia niThe cabbage looper, another Plusiinae , shares the characteristic looping larval locomotion and general body plan, but has distinct wing patterns and different plant associations.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. The has remained in the Autographa, though many related 'looper' species have undergone taxonomic revision, with some former Plusia species moved to Chrysodeixis.

MONA/Hodges Number

8920 — this standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera facilitates identification and cataloguing in regional faunal works.