Scrobipalpula lycii

(Povolný, 2001)

Scrobipalpula lycii is a of described in 2001. It is known only from California, where it appears to be associated with Lycium californicum. The species is poorly documented, with no confirmed observations in citizen science databases.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scrobipalpula lycii: /ˌskɹɒbɪˈpælpjʊlə ˈlaɪsiˌaɪ/

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Habitat

Associated with Lycium californicum, a shrub to coastal sage scrub and chaparral in California.

Distribution

Known only from California, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the US without further geographic .

Diet

possibly feed on Lycium californicum (Solanaceae).

Host Associations

Lycium californicum - possible larval Based on epithet and tentative larval association; not confirmed by rearing records.

More Details

Taxonomic history

Originally described by Povolný in 2001; authorship sometimes cited as Powell and Povolný in secondary sources.

Data limitations

No iNaturalist observations as of data retrieval. likely undercollected or genuinely rare.