Chrysoecia gladiola

(Barnes, 1907)

Chrysoecia gladiola is an owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by William Barnes in 1907. It is native to North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 9763. The belongs to the Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuids. Available information on this species is limited, with most records coming from basic taxonomic databases rather than detailed biological studies.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysoecia gladiola: /ˌkrɪsoʊˈiːʃə ˈɡlædiˌoʊlə/

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

  • Chrysoecia atrolineaCongeneric with similar orange coloration and owlet moth ; distinguished by specific wing pattern and genitalia characters requiring expert examination

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