Renia hutsoni
Smith, 1906
litter moth
Renia hutsoni is a of litter moth in the Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1906. It is a small with a wingspan of approximately 27 mm. The species is known from a limited distribution in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Renia hutsoni: //ˈɹɛniə ˈhʌtsəni//
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Identification
The can be identified by its small size (wingspan ~27 mm) and geographic occurrence in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from other Renia species are not documented in available literature.
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Appearance
have a wingspan of approximately 27 mm (1.1 in). Detailed morphological descriptions of wing pattern, coloration, and body structure are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
As a litter moth in the Herminiinae, it is likely associated with forest floor leaf litter environments. Specific requirements have not been documented.
Distribution
Documented from the southwestern United States: Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
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Taxonomic Note
Renia hutsoni is classified in the Herminiinae, commonly known as litter moths due to their association with decaying plant material on the forest floor. The was described by Smith in 1906.