Ursia noctuiformis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1911
Ursia noctuiformis is a of prominent ( Notodontidae) first described in 1911 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. The species name "noctuiformis" refers to its resemblance to owlet moths (family Noctuidae). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8002.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ursia noctuiformis: /ˈʊɹsiə nɒkˌtjuːɪˈfɔːmɪs/
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Identification
May be distinguished from other Ursia by its noctuid-like appearance; specific diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis. The specific epithet "noctuiformis" (meaning "Noctua-shaped") suggests superficial similarity to owlet moths in the Noctuidae.
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Distribution
North America
Human Relevance
Used as a research subject in lepidopteran ; referenced in faunal surveys and biodiversity databases.
Similar Taxa
- Ursia furtiva in the same , requiring careful examination to distinguish; both occur in North America
- Noctuidae speciesSuperficially similar due to convergent wing shape and pattern, as reflected in the epithet "noctuiformis"
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Taxonomic history
Described by prominent American lepidopterists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1911; placed in Heterocampinae within Notodontidae
Catalog reference
MONA ( of North America) / Hodges number 8002