Ogdoconta sexta
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Ogdoconta sexta is a small described in 1913 from extreme southern Texas. are active in spring and early summer, with a secondary period in September. The has a very restricted known range, limited to two counties at the Texas-Mexico border.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ogdoconta sexta: /oɡdoˈkonta ˈsɛkstə/
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Identification
length 10.5–13 mm. Distinguished by a small streak of running from just before the to just below the outward angulation of the postmedial , giving the forewing a frosted appearance. Most forewing maculation is obscure. The postmedial line is moderately distinct and straight, with a slight basally directed angulation near the costa that appears white or . suffused with dull .
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Distribution
Known only from Hidalgo and Cameron counties in southernmost Texas. Likely occurs in adjacent Mexico, though this remains unconfirmed.
Seasonality
recorded on from March through June, with an additional period in September.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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