Psammopolia insolens
Grote, 1874
Psammopolia insolens is a noctuid restricted to Pacific Coast sand beaches in central California. The occurs from Carmel to Bodega Bay, with most records from the San Francisco area. are active in May and again from mid-September through October. The name Psammopolia reflects its specialized psammophilous (sand-loving) .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psammopolia insolens: /ˌsam.oʊˈpoʊ.li.ə ˈɪn.sə.lənz/
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Habitat
Pacific Coast sand beaches. The is specialized to coastal dune and sandy beach environments.
Distribution
Central California, USA: Pacific Coast from Carmel (Monterey County) north to Bodega Bay (Sonoma County). Most specimens documented from near San Francisco.
Seasonality
active in May and from mid-September through October. Bimodal pattern with spring and fall .
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Habitat Specificity
The Psammopolia contains specialized to sandy coastal . The specific epithet 'insolens' may refer to the unusual or unexpected nature of finding in exposed beach environments.