Nystalea indiana

Grote, 1884

Grote's tropical prominent moth

Nystalea indiana is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1884. The species is commonly known as Grote's tropical prominent moth. It is found in North America.

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How to pronounce Nystalea indiana: /nɪˈstɑː.li.ə ɪnˈdiː.ə.nə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic history

First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1884. The specific epithet 'indiana' refers to the state of Indiana, where the was likely collected.

Subfamily placement

Placed in Nystaleinae within Notodontidae, a group commonly known as prominent moths due to tufts of on the that often project like a prominent nose when the is at rest.

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