Pionenta ochreata

(Hulst, 1898)

Pionenta ochreata is a small geometrid found in the southwestern United States. The was originally described by Hulst in 1898 and later transferred to the Pionenta when that genus was erected to accommodate species formerly placed in Antepione. fly during late spring and summer months.

Pionenta ochreata by Ferris CD. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pionenta ochreata: //piˈoʊ.nɛn.tə ˌɒk.riˈeɪ.tə//

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Identification

Distinguished from related by genitalic characters; the Pionenta was erected based on morphological differences from Antepione. Field identification to species level requires examination of structural features not visible in typical photographs.

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Appearance

Wingspan approximately 26 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Riparian canyons and dry coniferous forest, at elevations up to 2,560 meters.

Distribution

Known from Arizona and New Mexico, United States.

Seasonality

on wing from mid-May to August. Multiple per year are suspected.

Life Cycle

Probably multivoltine (more than one per year), though this has not been confirmed.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Antepione ochreata by Hulst in 1898. Transferred to Pionenta when Ferris established that in 2007 based on a revision of Antepione.

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