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Tarache expolita
Polished Bird-dropping Moth
Tarache expolita is a noctuid moth species commonly known as the Polished Bird-dropping Moth, named for its resemblance to bird droppings—a form of protective mimicry. First described by Grote in 1882, this species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with over 800 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by observers. Its Hodges number is 9149.