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Acontia coquillettii

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Acontia coquillettii is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae.[1][2][3][4] It is found in North America.[1]

The MONA or Hodges number for Acontia coquillettii is 9163.[5]

Description

The A. coquillettii is a pure white moth, with a FW length of 9-10mm, with grey and olive markings on the distal forewing. The hindwing is grey with a light fringe (the hairs that border the wing).[6] Its markings closely resemble its relative, Enterpia laudeti.

Distribution and habitat

The A. coquillettii is found near the Snake River in Malheur County, Oregon,[6] as well as much of California.[7]

Behavior

Like other moths, the species A. coquillettii is nocturnal and attracted to lights.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Acontia coquillettii Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  2. ^ "Acontia coquillettii species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  3. ^ "Acontia coquillettii". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  4. ^ "Acontia coquillettii Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  5. ^ "North American Moth Photographers Group, Acontia coquillettii". Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  6. ^ a b c "PNW Moths | Acontia coquillettii". pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  7. ^ Poole, Robert. "Acontia coquillettii (Smith), Revised Combination". Noctuidae of North America. Archived from the original on 2018-11-21.
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Acontia coquillettii: Brief Summary

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Acontia coquillettii is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for Acontia coquillettii is 9163.

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