Autographa pasiphaeia

(Grote, 1873)

Autographa pasiphaeia is a of looper in the Noctuidae, Plusiinae. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8915. Like other members of the Autographa, it is characterized by looping larval locomotion due to reduced structure.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Autographa pasiphaeia: //ɔːˈtɒɡrəfə ˌpæsɪˈfeɪə//

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Identification

As a Plusiinae looper , likely display the characteristic forewing pattern elements typical of the , including a distinct stigma marking. The specific wing pattern distinguishing A. pasiphaeia from such as A. californica and A. gamma requires examination of or authoritative keys. Larvae, if following the pattern, would exhibit locomotion with present on abdominal segments 5 and 6 but reduced or absent on segments 3 and 4.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Autographa californicaAlfalfa looper moth, also in Plusiinae, with similar and looping larval habit; distinguished by specific wing pattern elements and geographic distribution patterns
Autographa gammaSilver Y , a well-known migratory European occasionally referenced in North American contexts; distinguished by distinct wing markings and primarily Palearctic distribution

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Taxonomic identifier

MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number: 8915