Fania connectus
Barnes & McDunnough, 1916
Fania connectus is a small cossid described in 1916 from Texas. The exhibits distinctive wing patterning with contrasting smoky brown and silvery white areas separated by dark transverse markings. are active in both spring and fall, suggesting a . The Fania is poorly known, with limited biological data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Fania connectus: /ˈfæ.ni.ə kəˈnɛk.təs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other small Cossidae by the combination of: 1) distinct two-toned forewing with sharp boundary between dark basal and pale halves, 2) connected postmedian lines forming characteristic marking in fold, and 3) relatively plain hindwings lacking strong reticulation. The specific epithet 'connectus' refers to the connected postmedian lines.
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Distribution
Texas, United States
Seasonality
active April–May and again in fall, indicating