Ptichodis bucetum

Grote, 1883

Ptichodis bucetum is a small in the Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1883. It occurs in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. are active during the summer months.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ptichodis bucetum: /ˈp.tɪ.kə.dɪs ˈbuː.ke.tum/

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Identification

This can be distinguished from other Ptichodis by its documented distribution in the southwestern United States and its relatively small wingspan. Detailed diagnostic features separating it from are not available in published sources.

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Appearance

Wingspan approximately 30 mm. Specific wing pattern and coloration details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Southwestern United States: Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Seasonality

active from June to August.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Ptichodis species share general ; precise differentiation requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters not summarized in available literature.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Celiptera bucetum by Grote in 1883, later transferred to Ptichodis.

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