About Argyrostrotis anilis Drury, 1773
Argyrostrotis anilis, commonly called the short-lined chocolate, is a moth species that belongs to the family Noctuidae. This species was first formally described by Dru Drury in 1773. Its range covers North America, spanning from Quebec and Ontario in Canada, south through the eastern United States to Florida and Texas. In the U.S. state of Connecticut, Argyrostrotis anilis is classified as a species of special concern. This moth has a wingspan measuring approximately 25 millimeters. The caterpillar larvae of this species feed on Prunus americana.
