Melanocinclis sparsa

Hodges, 1978

Melanocinclis sparsa is a small cosmet in the Cosmopterigidae, described by Hodges in 1978. The is recorded from the southeastern United States, with observations from Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. have been collected from May through August, with peak activity in May and June.

Melanocinclis sparsa by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Melanocinclis sparsa by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Melanocinclis sparsa by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melanocinclis sparsa: //ˌmɛlənoʊˈsɪŋklɪs ˈspɑːrsə//

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Distribution

Southeastern United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Seasonality

active May to June and in August.

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