Aroga unifasciella
(Busck, 1903)
Aroga unifasciella is a small found in western North America, ranging from Montana south to New Mexico and west through Arizona to California. are active from July to September. The is characterized by distinctive patterning with a stripe and curved on dark .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aroga unifasciella: /əˈroʊɡə ˌjuː.nɪ.fæʃ.iˈɛ.lə/
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Identification
The combination of a stripe along the lower margin combined with a curved white is distinctive within the Aroga. The bronzy-black ground color with bluish-white speckling further separates it from similar Aroga . The small size (18 mm wingspan) and western North distribution help narrow identification.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 18 mm. deep bronzy black with two prominent markings: a stripe running from base to below the fold, and a narrow inwardly curved at the fourth. Black portions of forewing sprinkled with minute bluish-white . light fuscous.
Distribution
Western North America: Montana south to western New Mexico, west through Arizona to eastern and southern California.
Seasonality
active July through September.
Behavior
are attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Similar Taxa
- Aroga cristifasciellaSimilar member with different pattern; lacks the distinctive curved and stripe combination of A. unifasciella.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Gelechia unifasciella by Busck in 1903, later transferred to Aroga.