Annaphila lithosina
Edwards, H., 1875
Annaphila lithosina is a day-flying in the , first described by Henry Edwards in 1875. It belongs to the Lithosina-casta within the Annaphila, a group of small, attractive moths that are active during daylight hours rather than at night. The is part of the Amphipyrinae and tribe Annaphilini. Limited published studies exist for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Annaphila lithosina: /ænəˈfaɪlə ˌlɪθoʊˈsaɪnə/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Annaphila castaForms the Lithosina-casta with A. lithosina, indicating close morphological and ecological similarity requiring detailed study to distinguish
- Annaphila astrologaCongeneric day-flying in same with similar activity pattern and general body plan
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Silkworm Moths, Blacklighting, Hot Chocolate, Cookies and More | Bug Squad
- Bug Squad
- A larval host plant for Annaphila lithosina with notes on the species (Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae)
- Field Investigations Preliminary to Life History Studies on the Lithosina-Casta complex of the genus Annaphila