Baileya acadiana is a species of moth in the family Nolidae. It was formally described by entomologist André Brou in 2004.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Nolidae
- Genus: Baileya
- Species: B. acadiana
Distribution
The species is known from the southern United States, specifically the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Phenology
In Louisiana, adults are observed in three distinct generations per year. The first brood peaks in early April, with subsequent broods occurring at roughly 60‑day intervals.
References
- Brou, A. (2004). Two New Species of Baileya (Lepidoptera: Nolidae: Risobinae) from the Southeastern United States. Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 58(2), 94–101.
- Wikipedia contributors. (2023). Baileya acadiana. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baileya_acadiana
- ITIS Report: Baileya acadiana (TSN 937964).
- GBIF: Baileya acadiana species page.
This entry summarizes currently available scientific information on the species.