Marimatha squala

Ferris & Lafontaine, 2010

Marimatha squala is a noctuid described in 2010, known from a limited geographic range spanning the southwestern United States to Central America. are active during summer months, with periods varying by latitude. The belongs to a of small moths in the Acontiinae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Marimatha squala: /mæ.rɪˈmæ.θə ˈskwɑː.lə/

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Identification

As a recently described with few documented observations, distinguishing characters from are not readily available in accessible sources. Reference to the original description (Ferris & Lafontaine, 2010) would be required for diagnostic features.

Distribution

Arizona, United States southward to Rica.

Seasonality

fly from mid-July to mid-August in Arizona and from late May in Rica.

Similar Taxa

Marimatha nigrofimbriaBlack-bordered Lemon Moth is a congeneric found in North American yards and may occur in overlapping regions, though M. squala is more southern in distribution.

More Details

Taxonomic history

One of three new Marimatha described by Ferris and Lafontaine in their 2010 revision of North American Marimatha species.