''Aletia'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial n ...
of owlet
moth
Moths are a paraphyletic group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies, with moths making up the vast majority of the order. There are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of ...
s of the family
Noctuidae
The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the othe ...
described by
Jacob Hübner
Jacob Hübner (20 June 1761 – 13 September 1826, in Augsburg) was a German entomologist. He was the author of ''Sammlung Europäischer Schmetterlinge'' (1796–1805), a founding work of entomology.
Scientific career
Hübner was the author of '' ...
in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019
Robert Hoare
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...
undertook a major review of New Zealand
Noctuidae
The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the othe ...
.
During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was greatly expanded and the genus ''Aletia'' was subsumed into that genus as a synonym.
Species
Some species of this genus are:
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Aletia amlaki
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was greatl ...
''
(Laporte, 1984)
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Aletia angustipennis
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Saalmüller, 1891)
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Aletia ankaratra
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
Rungs, 1956
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Aletia circulus
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Saalmüller, 1880)
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Aletia consanguis
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Guenée, 1852)
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Aletia cuneata
''Ichneutica cuneata'' is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. ''I. cuneata'' is found in and around the Tongariro National Park in the North Island and throughout the South Island. Specimens found in Tongariro Natio ...
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Philpott, 1916
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Aletia decaryi''
(Boursin & Rungs, 1952)
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Aletia duplex
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
Rungs, 1956
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Aletia elisa
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Berio, 1962)
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Aletia evoei''
(Laporte, 1974)
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Aletia fallaciosa''
(Rungs, 1956)
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Aletia flavalba''
(Berio, 1970)
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Aletia graditornalis''
(Berio, 1970)
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Aletia heimi
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was greatl ...
''
Rungs, 1956
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Aletia inframicans''
(Hampson, 1893)
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Aletia infrargyrea''
(Saalmüller, 1891)
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Aletia laevusta''
(Berio, 1955)
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Aletia milloti''
(Rungs, 1956)
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Aletia mollis''
(Berio, 1974)
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Aletia mvakoumelensis''
(Laporte, 1973)
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Aletia octogesima
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Wiltshire, 1982)
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Aletia operosa
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Saalmüller, 1891)
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Aletia panarista''
(D. S. Fletcher, 1963)
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Aletia phaeopasta
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Hampson, 1907)
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Aletia provvisoria
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Berio, 1962)
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Aletia pseudotacuna
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Berio, 1962)
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Aletia pyrausta
''Mythimna pyrausta'' is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae
The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea be ...
''
(Hampson, 1913)
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Aletia tincta
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Walker, 1858)
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Aletia toumodi
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was greatl ...
''
(Laporte, 1978)
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Aletia viettei
''Aletia'' is a genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1821.
New Zealand species
In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae. During this review the genus ''Ichneutica'' was grea ...
''
(Rungs, 1956)
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Aletia vuattouxi''
(Laporte, 1973)
References
Hadeninae
Noctuoidea genera
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