Petrophila longipennis
Hampson, 1906
Long-winged Petrophila
Petrophila longipennis is a in the Crambidae, Acentropinae. It was described by George Hampson in 1906 based on specimens from Mexico. The species is known from only a handful of observations, with limited biological information available. Like other members of Petrophila, it is likely associated with aquatic or riparian , though this has not been directly documented for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Petrophila longipennis: /ˌpɛtroʊˈfaɪlə ˌlɒnˈdʒɪpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Mexico. The was described from Mexican specimens, and subsequent records confirm its presence in that country. Specific states or localities within Mexico are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Petrophila spp.Other in the Petrophila share similar aquatic and associations; precise differentiation requires examination of and pattern details not available in general sources.