Noctuidae
931419.88 –
9249.1 Acronicta cryptica
Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020
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| Distribution: |
Southern ON, Canada; MI, IL, KY, eastern TN, USA in sandy woodland habitat with Quercus velutina (Black Oak).
Type locality: Rowan Mills area, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada. |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Quercus spp. but has been recorded only in areas with Quercus velutina (Black Oak). |
| Similar Species: |
- 9249 Acronicta increta is usually paler overall with more contrast between the dark antemedial and paler medial area; subterminal row of pale chevrons usually more distinct; hindwing usually paler. Melanistic specimens cannot be separated with confidence and require DNA.
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
• Acronicta cryptica Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020 |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Acronicta cryptica Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020, n. sp., MONA Fascicle 25.4: 150.
Some past records of 9249 A. increta and [9250] A. inclara, n. syn. of A. increta, refer to this species. |
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| References |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:ACE9903
- Schmidt, B.C. & G.G. Anweiler, 2020. Noctuidae (Part) Pantheinae, Raphiinae, Balsinae, Acronictinae. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 25.4: 148; pl. A-9, figs. 1-22 (adult); pl. 19, fig. 4 (♂ gen.); pl. 37, fig. 6 (♀ gen.); pl. L-6, figs. 5-8 (larva) (order).
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
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DNA - 34mm - Kalkaska Co., MI – © Jim Vargo
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