Gnamptonychia ventralis
Barnes & Lindsey, 1921
Gnamptonychia ventralis is a in the Erebidae, first described by William Barnes and Arthur Ward Lindsey in 1921. The is to the southwestern United States, with a documented range from Arizona to western Texas. are active during summer months, with records from June through August. Forewing length measures 19–20 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gnamptonychia ventralis: /næmp.təˈnɪk.iə vɛnˈtræl.ɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from by geographic restriction to the southwestern United States (Arizona to western Texas) and forewing length of 19–20 mm. Detailed diagnostic characters for separating this from other Gnamptonychia species are not documented in available literature.
Appearance
Forewing length 19–20 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Specific preferences are not documented. Based on the known distribution, the occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Distribution
to the United States. Documented from Arizona east to western Texas.
Seasonality
are on wing from June to August.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Barnes & Lindsey in 1921. The Gnamptonychia belongs to the tribe Lithosiini within Arctiinae of Erebidae. The family placement has been revised from (sensu lato) to Erebidae following molecular phylogenetic studies.