Aseptis murina
Mustelin, 2000
Aseptis murina is a described by Tomas Mustelin in 2000. The name refers to its smooth, mouse-like appearance. It is restricted to southern California, where it occupies a range of from coastal chaparral to oak forest and mountain-desert transition zones at elevations up to 2000 meters. are active from early May through July.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aseptis murina: /eɪˈsɛptɪs ˈmjʊərɪnə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Aseptis by the combination of smooth gray with bluish sheen, faint spot, and pale-cream . The postmedial of black dots is a diagnostic feature. Restricted to southern California helps separate from geographically distinct .
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Appearance
Wingspan 39–42 mm. smooth gray with slight bluish sheen, diffuse and faint dark spot, postmedial of black dots, and pale-cream . paler than forewings. Overall appearance smooth and mouse-like.
Habitat
Coastal chaparral, foothills, mountain brush land, oak forest, and mountain-desert transition zone. Elevational range: sea level to 2000 meters.
Distribution
to southern California, United States.
Seasonality
on from early May to July.
Similar Taxa
- Other Aseptis speciesSimilar gray coloration, but A. murina distinguished by smooth gray with bluish sheen, pale-cream , and southern California distribution
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Etymology
The specific epithet murina derives from Latin, meaning 'mouse-like,' referring to the smooth, mouse-like appearance of the .