Bryolymnia anthracitaria
Ferris & McFarland, 2007
Bryolymnia anthracitaria is a small noctuid described in 2007 from southeastern Arizona. It is one of the more recently described in the Bryolymnia, a group of moths historically associated with moss and lichen . The species remains poorly known, with fewer than ten verified observations documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bryolymnia anthracitaria: /ˌbraɪəˈlɪmniə ˌænθrəsiˈtɛəriə/
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Identification
The small forewing length (12–16 mm) distinguishes B. anthracitaria from larger . Accurate identification requires examination of genitalia characteristics; refer to Lafontaine et al. (2010) for diagnostic features separating this from other Bryolymnia.
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Appearance
Small with forewing length 12–16 mm. Specific wing pattern and coloration details are not described in available sources.
Habitat
Oak scrub grassland in southeastern Arizona.
Distribution
Known only from southeastern Arizona, USA.
Seasonality
active from late June to late August.
Similar Taxa
- Bryolymnia virgataOverlapping geographic range in Arizona; B. anthracitaria is smaller (forewing 12–16 mm vs. larger in B. virgata).
- Other Bryolymnia species-level morphological similarity; genitalia examination required for definitive identification per Lafontaine et al. (2010).
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described as part of a 2007 revision of the ; formal systematic placement in Bryophilinae/Elaphriini established by Lafontaine et al. (2010).
Data scarcity
Only 9 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date; remains one of the least documented North American noctuids.