Aleptina inca

Dyar, 1902

Aleptina inca is a small in the Noctuidae, first described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1902. It is known from the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, occurring in arid and semi-arid regions from southeastern California through southern Arizona and western Texas, with additional in Baja California. are active during the warmer months, with multiple produced annually in at least part of its range.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aleptina inca: /əˈlɛptɪnə ˈɪŋkə/

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Identification

The small size (wingspan ~19 mm) and geographic distribution in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico may help distinguish this from similar small noctuids in the region. Specific diagnostic characters are not documented in available sources.

Appearance

A small noctuid with a wingspan of approximately 19 mm. Detailed descriptions of coloration and pattern are not available in the provided sources.

Habitat

Arid and semi-arid environments of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including desert scrub and associated vegetation .

Distribution

Southeastern California east to southern Arizona and western Texas, United States; also present in Baja California, Mexico.

Seasonality

are on wing from May to October in western Texas, with multiple occurring annually. Activity patterns in other parts of the range are not specified.

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