Alypiodes flavilinguis Grote, 1883 as a Valid Species (Noctuidae, Agaristinae)

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Alypiodes Grote currently includes four recognized species of day-flying agaristine noctuids from Mexico and the American Southwest. Here we add a fifth, elevating the name Alypiodes flavilinguis Grote 1883 rev. status from synonymy. DNA barcodes, larval characters, and adult markings that reliably differentiate Alypiodes flavilinguis from Alypiodes bimaculata and other species in the genus are enumerated. Adults, including their male and female genitalia, and the larvae are illustrated for both species.