Alypiodes flavilinguis
Grote, 1883
Alypiodes flavilinguis is a described by Grote in 1883, now treated as a synonym of Alypiodes bimaculata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1853) following a 2021 taxonomic revision. The species was originally recognized based on specimens from the southwestern United States. Adults are medium-sized noctuid moths with distinctive coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alypiodes flavilinguis: /ˌæləˈpaɪədiːz ˌflævɪˈlɪŋɡwɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Alypiodes by the combination of metallic blue costal patches and three pale yellow forewing patches on a black ground color. The specific arrangement and coloration of these patches separate it from . Given its current synonymy with A. bimaculata, identification now follows that species.
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Appearance
measure approximately 17 mm in body length with a wingspan of 48 mm. The overall coloration is black with three pale yellow patches on the forewing. A key diagnostic feature is the presence of metallic blue patches on the (leading edge of the forewing).
Distribution
Recorded from New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas in the southwestern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Alypiodes bimaculataA. flavilinguis has been synonymized with this ; they share the same geographic range and were previously treated as distinct based on minor pattern differences.
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Taxonomic Status
This name was synonymized with Alypiodes bimaculata in 2021. Historical records under A. flavilinguis should be referred to A. bimaculata.