Plagiomimicus manti
(Barnes, 1904)
Plagiomimicus manti is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the Stiriinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9744. Like other members of its , it is a with limited published documentation of its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plagiomimicus manti: /ˌpleɪdʒi.oʊˈmɪmɪkəs ˈmænti/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Plagiomimicus by its specific wing pattern and , though detailed diagnostic features are not well documented in available sources. The MONA/Hodges number 9744 provides a standardized reference for identification in North American collections. Accurate identification typically requires examination of genitalia or reference to original species description.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Plagiomimicus speciesMembers of this share general morphological features and require careful examination for -level identification.
More Details
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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