Baileya doubledayi
Guenée, 1852
Doubleday's Baileya Moth, Doubleday's baileya
Baileya doubledayi, commonly known as Doubleday's Baileya , is a of nolid moth in the Nolidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found across North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8969.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Baileya doubledayi can be distinguished from other Baileya by its specific morphological characteristics, though detailed diagnostic features are not well-documented in available sources. The Baileya includes several similar species such as Baileya australis (Small Baileya), which may require careful examination to differentiate. Accurate identification typically requires reference to specialized lepidopteran literature or examination of genitalia.
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Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. United States: Vermont. The has been reported across a broad latitudinal range from the Canadian prairies to the northeastern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Baileya australisBoth are North American nolid in the Baileya. Baileya australis, known as Small Baileya, is a similar that may overlap in range and require careful morphological examination to distinguish from B. doubledayi.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Leptina doubledayi by Guenée in 1852, later transferred to the Baileya. The is classified in the Risobinae within the Nolidae.
Collection Codes
The is cataloged under MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 8969, a standard numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.