Batrachedra enormis

Meyrick, 1928

Large Batrachedra Moth

Batrachedra enormis, commonly known as the large batrachedra , is a small moth in the Batrachedridae. It occurs in Mexico and the southern United States. The has a wingspan of approximately 28 mm. are active during spring, summer, and fall months.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Batrachedra enormis: //ˌbæ.trəˈkiː.drə ɛˈnɔːr.mɪs//

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Identification

The is distinguished from by its larger size, reflected in both the specific epithet 'enormis' and the 'large batrachedra '. Accurate identification requires examination of genitalia or molecular analysis.

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Appearance

Wingspan measures 28 mm.

Distribution

Mexico and the southern United States. Recorded from Alabama, Arizona, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, and South Carolina.

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing in April, June, and from August to October.

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Taxonomic Status

Batrachedra enormis is treated as a synonym of Batrachedra knabi in Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The NCBI database lists it as a valid with authority 'Meyfick 1926' (likely a error for Meyrick 1928).

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