Annaphila casta
H. Edwards, 1890
Annaphila casta is a of in the Noctuidae, Stiriinae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1890. It belongs to a of day-flying moths found in western North America. The species is part of a complex of closely related Annaphila species that have been subject to preliminary studies. Like other members of its genus, it is likely and associated with specific plants, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Annaphila casta: /ænəˈfaɪlə ˈkæstə/
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Distribution
North America. The Annaphila is primarily western North American in distribution.
Similar Taxa
- Annaphila lithosinaClosely related within the same Lithosina-Casta complex, with which A. casta has been studied in comparative investigations
- Other Annaphila speciesMembers of this share day-flying habits and similar , requiring careful examination for specific identification
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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