Givira minuta
Barnes & McDunnough, 1910
Givira minuta is a small in the Cossidae, first described from southern Arizona in 1910. The is characterized by its diminutive size, with a wingspan of approximately 17 mm, and distinctive wing coloration featuring light ocherous brown forewings with a creamy costal margin and dark smoky brown hindwings. are active during spring months, with records from April through June. The species belongs to a of carpenter moths, though specific biological details beyond basic and remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Givira minuta: /dʒɪˈvaɪrə mɪˈnjuːtə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Givira by its small size (wingspan ~17 mm) and specific wing pattern: light ocherous brown forewings with broad creamy costal margin and fuscous shading beyond the , combined with dark smoky brown hindwings that are lighter on the . The Givira contains several species with similar coloration; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or comparison with .
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Distribution
Known only from southern Arizona, North America. The type locality and all confirmed records are from this region.
Seasonality
recorded on wing from April to June.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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