Baileya ellessyoo
Brou, 2004
Baileya ellessyoo is a in the Nolidae, first described by Vernon Antoine Brou Jr. in 2004. The species is known from the southeastern and south-central United States, with activity recorded from March to April in Louisiana. It represents one of multiple species in the Baileya, a group of small moths whose larvae and detailed remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Baileya ellessyoo: /ˈbeɪ.li.jə ɛl.lɛsˈju/
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Distribution
Found in the United States in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas. The occupies a broad range across the southeastern and south-central regions of the country.
Seasonality
are on wing from March to April in Louisiana, with one per year observed at this location. The timing of activity in other parts of its range has not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- Baileya australisAnother in the same ; both are small Nolidae with overlapping geographic ranges in the southern United States, requiring careful examination for proper separation.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'ellessyoo' is derived from the pronunciation of the letters 'L' and 'U', honoring the University of Louisiana (UL) where the describer was affiliated.