Plusia magnimacula

D. Handfield & L. Handfield, 2006

Large-spotted Looper Moth

Plusia magnimacula is a of looper in the Noctuidae. It was described by D. Handfield and L. Handfield in 2006. The species is known from North America, with records from Vermont and other regions of the United States. It belongs to the Plusiinae, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8951.1.

Plusia magnimacula 61849757 by Susan Blayney. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Plusia magnimacula CSU ENT1130104 1-3 1571516235 lg by CSU, Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Plusia magnimacula: //ˈpluː.si.a mægˈnɪ.mæk.ju.la//

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Distribution

North America, including the United States (Vermont and other regions). The has been recorded as present in North America based on distribution records.

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Taxonomic History

The was formally described by D. Handfield and L. Handfield in 2006, making it a relatively recently described species within the Plusia.

Nomenclature

The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number for Plusia magnimacula is 8951.1, indicating its position in the standardized North American moth numbering system.