Nasusina minuta

(Hulst, 1896)

Nasusina minuta is a small geometrid first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is restricted to arid regions of the southwestern United States, where are active primarily in spring with additional late-season . The is notable for its diminutive size among geometrid moths.

Nasusina minuta -26206 Split Rock Tank, Mojave Desert, California. 14 April 1935 John L. Sperry 1 (49550639511) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nasusina minuta: /naˈsu.si.na miˈnu.ta/

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Identification

Distinguished from other geometrid by its combination of extremely small size (14–16 mm wingspan), geographic restriction to desert regions of southern California, western Arizona, and Nevada, and seasonal activity pattern with present March through June, August, and November. Specific diagnostic characters separating it from are not documented in available sources.

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Appearance

Small with wingspan of 14–16 mm. Detailed morphological descriptions of coloration and pattern are not available in the provided sources.

Habitat

Desert regions of the southwestern United States. Specific microhabitat preferences such as vegetation associations or elevation range are not documented.

Distribution

United States: desert regions of southern California, western Arizona, and Nevada.

Seasonality

active March through June, with additional records in August and November. This pattern suggests a spring primary period with possible partial second or extended in late season.

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