Meganola conspicua
Dyar, 1898
conspicuous meganola moth
Meganola conspicua is a of nolid in the Nolidae. It was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1898. The species is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 8988 in the North American moth numbering system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meganola conspicua: //mɛɡəˈnoʊlə kənˈspɪkjuə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Meganola by the Hodges number 8988 in North American faunal lists. The specific epithet "conspicua" (Latin for conspicuous) suggests notable or distinctive markings, though detailed morphological descriptions are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Documented in North American faunal inventories with assigned Hodges number 8988, facilitating identification in regional surveys.
Similar Taxa
- Other Meganola speciesCongeneric in Nolidae share general nolid ; precise differentiation requires examination of or pattern details not available in current sources.
More Details
Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Nola conspicillaris (basionym), later transferred to Meganola. The current combination Meganola conspicua Dyar, 1898 is accepted.
Observation status
As of source documentation, iNaturalist records indicate only 4 observations, suggesting the is rarely encountered or underreported.