Biology:Acontia coquillettii

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Short description: Species of moth

Acontia coquillettii
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Tribe: Acontiini
Genus: Acontia
Species:
A. coquillettii
Binomial name
Acontia coquillettii
Smith, 1900

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

Further reading

Wikidata ☰ Q13226094 entry