Autographa pasiphaeia

(Grote, 1873)

Autographa pasiphaeia is a of in the , 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 due to reduced structure.

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Pronunciation

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

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Identification

As a Plusiinae , likely display the characteristic pattern elements typical of the , including a distinct marking. The specific pattern distinguishing A. pasiphaeia from such as A. californica and A. requires examination of or authoritative . , if following the pattern, would exhibit with present on abdominal 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 , also in Plusiinae, with similar and looping larval habit; distinguished by specific pattern elements and geographic distribution patterns
Autographa gammaSilver Y , a well-known migratory European occasionally referenced in North contexts; distinguished by distinct markings and primarily Palearctic distribution

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Taxonomic identifier

MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number: 8915