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Zotheca
Sign in to saveZotheca is a monotypic genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. It contains one species: Zotheca tranquilla, or the elder moth. It is found in western North America.
Species
Green Oslaria Moth
Genus
- PhylumHeterokontophyta
- ClassBacillariophyceae
Observations662
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 2
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Collections
- USNM, LACM
- Recorded in
- United States
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- taxon name
- Zotheca
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- Category:Zotheca
- taxonomic type
- Zotheca tranquilla
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Encyclopedic overview
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Zotheca is a monotypic genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. It contains one species: Zotheca tranquilla, or the elder moth. It is found in western North America.
== Description == Adult elder moths are usually pale green, although some tan specimens have been recorded. The forewings are light green with darker green markings. The hindwings are white. Adults are on wing in the summer.
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