Aroga websteri

Clarke, 1942

Aroga websteri is a small described by Clarke in 1942. The is known from a limited geographic range in western North America, with records from Washington state. Its wingspan measures 14–16 mm. The specific epithet honors Dr. R. L. Webster, former of the Department of at Washington State College.

Aroga websteri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Aroga websteri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Aroga websteri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aroga websteri: //əˈroʊɡə ˈwɛbstɛraɪ//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Aroga by and geographic provenance; precise external diagnostic features are not documented in available literature. Specimens from Washington state should be compared with related Aroga species occurring in the Pacific Northwest.

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Appearance

Small with wingspan of 14–16 mm. As a member of , it possesses the characteristic narrow, typical of moths. Detailed coloration and pattern descriptions are not available in published sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Washington state, USA. GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in California, USA and Canada, though specific locality details are sparse.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Aroga speciesCongeneric share similar small size and ; accurate identification requires examination of or molecular analysis

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Etymology

Named for Dr. R. L. Webster, former of the Department of at Washington State College

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