Condica temecula
Barnes, 1905
Condica temecula is a of in the , first described by William Barnes in 1905. It is native to North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9691. The species belongs to the Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized . Available records indicate it has been observed at least 53 times according to iNaturalist data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Condica temecula: /ˈkɒndɪkə təˈmɛkjʊlə/
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Identification
The can be identified by its MONA/Hodges number 9691. As a member of the Condica, it shares characteristics with other Condica species, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. temecula from are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific state or provincial records are not detailed in available sources, though the is present across the continent.
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Taxonomic authority
The was described by entomologist William Barnes in 1905. Barnes was a prominent American lepidopterist who described numerous North American species.
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'temecula' refers to Temecula, California, a location in Riverside County. This follows a common practice in early 20th century lepidopterology of naming after type localities.