Stiria blanchardi
(Hogue, 1966)
Stiria blanchardi is a of owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Hogue in 1966. It is a member of the Stiriinae, a group of often associated with specific plants. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9783.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stiria blanchardi: /ˈstɪriə blænˈʃɑrdi/
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Identification
Stiria blanchardi can be distinguished from related Stiria by genitalic characteristics, as is typical for species in this . The Hodges number 9783 provides a standardized reference for North American identification.
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Distribution
North America
Human Relevance
The is cataloged in the Photographers Group (MPG) and North American Moth Photographers Group databases with Hodges number 9783, facilitating identification and research coordination among lepidopterists.
Similar Taxa
- Stiria rugifrons in the same , requiring examination of genitalia or other fine morphological details for definitive separation
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Taxonomic authority
Described by Hogue in 1966, with authorship sometimes cited as '(Hogue, 1966)' reflecting its original description placement
Observation records
As of source data, 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating limited but documented occurrence data