Nola lagunculariae
Dyar, 1901
Nola lagunculariae is a of in the Nolidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1901. The specific epithet suggests an association with Laguncularia, a of mangrove plants, though direct plant documentation is limited. This small moth belongs to a family of primarily Lepidoptera, many of which have larvae that feed on plant material. The species has been recorded in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nola lagunculariae: /ˈnoʊ.lə ləˌɡʌŋ.kjəˈlɛr.i.aɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded as present in North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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