Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
First described in 1819 by
Jacob Hübner as
Otus, which was invalid because the name was already used for a genus of owls. Described again by
Francis Walker as
DarapsaNumbers
three species in North America.
Internet References
North Carolina State Univ. Entomology Collection lists three species for that state, with number pinned:
myron (139),
pholus (61),
versicolor (5)