Basilodes straminea

Poole, 1995

Basilodes straminea is a in the Noctuidae, described by Poole in 1995. It belongs to the Stiriinae, a group of owlet moths characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Basilodes straminea: /ˌbæ.sɪˈloʊ.diːz stræˈmɪ.ni.ə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic Note

Basilodes straminea was described relatively recently in 1995 by Robert W. Poole. The Basilodes is placed within the Stiriinae, a group formerly treated as a separate (Stiriidae) by some authors but now generally included within Noctuidae. The specific epithet 'straminea' refers to a straw-yellow coloration, suggesting this may be a distinguishing feature of the .

Data Limitations

As of current records, this has extremely limited observational data (only 1 iNaturalist observation). This scarcity reflects either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection rather than absence. Most biological details await dedicated field study.

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