Phoenicophanta modestula
Dyar, 1924
Phoenicophanta modestula is a small described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1924. It belongs to the Acontiinae, a group of small, often brightly patterned . The is known from North America, with scattered records across the continent. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9029.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phoenicophanta modestula: /fɪˌnɪkoʊˈfæntə mɒˈdɛstjʊlə/
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Identification
No specific diagnostic features have been published for this . As a member of Acontiinae, it likely exhibits the 's characteristic small size and compact resting posture. Identification to species level requires examination of or comparison with .
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Distribution
North America. Specific range boundaries are poorly documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in Acontiinae based on Catalogue of Life . The Phoenicophanta contains relatively few described .
Nomenclature
MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 9029.