Cephalospargeta elongata
Möschler, 1890
Cephalospargeta elongata is a in the Nolidae, described by Möschler in 1890. It is the sole member of its , Cephalospargeta. The species has been recorded from Texas (USA), Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. It is a noctuoid moth with limited published biological information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cephalospargeta elongata: /sɛfəloʊsˈpɑrdʒɪtə ɛlɒŋˈɡeɪtə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other nolid by its placement in the Cephalospargeta. The specific epithet "elongata" suggests an elongated body or wing form, though detailed diagnostic characters are not well documented in available sources. Identification to level requires reference to original description or specialized lepidopteran taxonomic keys.
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas (United States), Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. Distribution records indicate presence in North America and the Caribbean.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in Noctuidae, now placed in Nolidae based on modern classification systems. The Cephalospargeta was established for this single .