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Anarta Nigrolunata
''Anarta nigrolunata'' is a moth in the family Noctuidae Species description, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1867. It is found in the Arctic and alpine regions of the United States and Canada. ''Anarta melanopa'' was considered a synonym of ''Hadula nigrolunata'', but J. Donald Lafontaine and James T. Troubridge state that there are "numerous consistent differences that warrant recognizing them as separate species". References External links * * Moths of North America Insects of the Arctic Moths described in 1867 Anarta (moth), nigrolunata {{Noctuidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpheus Spring Packard
Alpheus Spring Packard Jr. LL.D. (February 19, 1839 – February 14, 1905) was an American entomologist and palaeontologist. He described over 500 new animal species – especially butterflies and moths – and was one of the founders of ''The American Naturalist''.Cockerell (1920) Early life He was the son of Alpheus Spring Packard Sr. (1798–1884) and the brother of William Alfred Packard. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, and was Professor of Zoology and Geology at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, from 1878 until his death. He was a vocal proponent of Neo-Lamarckism during the eclipse of Darwinism.Sorenson (1995) Career & Works His chief work was the classification and anatomy of arthropods, and contributions to economic entomology, zoogeography, and the phylogeny and metamorphoses of insects. Packard was appointed to the United States Entomological Commission in 1877 where he served with Charles Valentine Riley and Cyrus Thomas.Mallis (1971) He wrote school text ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |