Melanchra
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Melanchra assimilis
Black Arches, Similar Black Noctuid, Black Arch
Melanchra assimilis is a noctuid moth native to North America. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within family Noctuidae. It is recorded from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is recognized by the common name 'black arches' or 'similar black noctuid' in reference to its dark wing patterning.