Psammopolia
Crabo & Lafontaine, 2009
Species Guides
3Psammopolia is a of noctuid erected in 2009 by Crabo and Lafontaine. The genus contains five described distributed in western North America. The name derives from Greek roots suggesting a sand-dwelling association. Species were previously classified in other genera before molecular and morphological analysis supported their separation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psammopolia: /ˌsæmoʊˈpoʊliə/
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Identification
Distinguished from related noctuine by genitalic characters and molecular data. are generally medium-sized noctuids with dull, earth-toned coloration. Specific external diagnostic features for field identification are not well documented in available literature.
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Habitat
Associated with sandy ; at least one (P. sala) has been documented from coastal sand dunes.
Distribution
Western North America. Documented from California, Oregon, and Washington.
Similar Taxa
- LasionyctaFormerly included now placed in Psammopolia; separated based on genitalic and molecular differences
- TricholitaRelated noctuine mentioned in same revision; Psammopolia distinguished by specific genitalic