Fania connectus

Barnes & McDunnough, 1916

Fania connectus is a small cossid described in 1916 from Texas. The exhibits distinctive patterning with contrasting smoky and silvery 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.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Fania connectus: /ˈfæ.ni.ə kəˈnɛk.təs/

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Identification

Distinguished from other small by the combination of: 1) distinct two-toned with sharp boundary between dark and pale halves, 2) connected postmedian forming characteristic marking in fold, and 3) relatively plain lacking strong . 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

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