Bryolymnia ensina
Barnes, 1907
Bryolymnia ensina is a small noctuid restricted to montane coniferous forests in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It was first described from Arizona in 1907 and remains one of the more narrowly distributed in its . fly during a brief mid-summer window, and the species is rarely encountered.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bryolymnia ensina: /braɪoʊˈlɪmniə ɛnˈsiːnə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Bryolymnia by geographic range and genitalic characters (see Lafontaine et al. 2010). Forewing length and wingspan measurements overlap with ; reliable identification requires reference to the original revision or genitalic dissection.
Appearance
Forewing length 12–14 mm; wingspan 25–30 mm. Small with relatively narrow wings. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Montane coniferous forests, specifically pine-dominated woodlands in the Sierra Madre Occidental and associated ranges.
Distribution
Southeastern Arizona (Huachuca Mountains), southwestern New Mexico (Pinos Altos Mountains), and southward through the Sierra Madre Occidental to Durango, Mexico.
Seasonality
active mid-June to mid-July; single period.
Similar Taxa
- Other Bryolymnia speciesOverlap in size and general appearance; require genitalic examination or geographic context to distinguish.
More Details
Taxonomic revision
The was revised by Lafontaine, Walsh & Holland (2010) in ZooKeys, which clarified its distinction from and described three new related species.