Chalcopasta acema
(Druce, 1889)
Chalcopasta acema is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Druce in 1889. It belongs to the Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized often associated with arid or semi-arid . The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chalcopasta acema: //ˌkælkəˈpæstə ˈæsɪmə//
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Identification
Chalcopasta acema can be identified by its placement in the Chalcopasta, characterized by metallic or iridescent scaling on the forewings. Members of the Stiriinae often exhibit subdued coloration with fine patterning. Distinguishing C. acema from requires examination of genitalic structures or detailed wing pattern analysis; the is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9778 for North American identification.
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Distribution
Recorded from North America. Specific range details within the continent are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chalcopasta species share metallic forewing scaling and Stiriinae characteristics; precise identification requires dissection or reference to .
- General Stiriinae moths members overlap in size and general appearance; C. acema is distinguished by -level wing pattern and structural features.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Druce in 1889. The has been placed in the tribe Stiriini within Stiriinae based on morphological and phylogenetic studies of Noctuidae.
Identification resources
Recorded in the of North America (MONA) database with Hodges number 9778, facilitating specimen cataloging and regional identification efforts.