Cirrhophanus pretiosa
(Morrison, 1875)
Cirrhophanus pretiosa is a noctuid described by Morrison in 1875. The was treated as a synonym of Cirrhophanus triangulifer for an extended period before Poole reinstated it as a valid species in 1995. It occurs in the south-central and southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cirrhophanus pretiosa: //ˌsɪrəˈfeɪnəs preɪtiˈoʊsə//
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Identification
Distinguished from the similar Cirrhophanus triangulifer by genitalic characters; external alone is insufficient for reliable separation. The was historically confused with C. triangulifer due to superficial resemblance.
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. GBIF lists presence in North America broadly.
Similar Taxa
- Cirrhophanus trianguliferLong treated as ; distinguished by genitalic . External features overlap substantially.