Tarache
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Tarache axendra
Tarache axendra is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae, described by Schaus in 1898. It belongs to the genus Tarache, which contains small to medium-sized moths commonly known as bird-dropping mimics due to their cryptic coloration. The species occurs in North America. Like other members of the Acontiinae, adults are likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
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.