Ptichodis pacalis

Walker, 1858

Ptichodis pacalis is a in the Erebidae, Erebinae. It is a small with a wingspan of approximately 27 mm, known from limited records in the southeastern United States. are active during the first half of the year, with records spanning February through June.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ptichodis pacalis: /ˈptaɪkoʊdɪs pəˈkeɪlɪs/

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Identification

The combination of small size (wingspan ~27 mm), southeastern U.S. distribution, and early-year period (February–June) may help distinguish this from other Ptichodis. However, detailed diagnostic features separating it from are not available in the provided sources.

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Appearance

Small with a wingspan of approximately 27 mm. Specific wing patterns and coloration are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Florida and Georgia in the southeastern United States.

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing from February to June.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Ptichodis speciesThe Ptichodis contains multiple that may overlap in range and appearance; without detailed morphological descriptions, P. pacalis may be difficult to distinguish from .

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Poaphila pacalis by Walker in 1858, later transferred to the Ptichodis.

Observation records

As of the source data, iNaturalist records only 7 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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