Oligostigmoides cryptalis
Druce, 1896
Oligostigmoides cryptalis is a in the Crambidae, Acentropinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1896 based on specimens from Mexico. The has been recorded from montane localities in Mexico (Xalapa, Orizaba), Rica, and Panama. Very few observations exist, with only three records documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligostigmoides cryptalis: //ˌɒlɪɡoʊstɪɡˈmɔɪdiːz krɪpˈtælɪs//
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Habitat
Montane regions in Central America and southern Mexico, specifically recorded from Xalapa and Orizaba in Veracruz state.
Distribution
Mexico (Veracruz: Xalapa, Orizaba), Rica, and Panama.
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Taxonomic note
The Oligostigmoides is classified within the Acentropinae of Crambidae. Many Acentropinae are associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic , though this has not been confirmed for O. cryptalis specifically.
Data scarcity
This is known from very few specimens and observations. The three iNaturalist records and original description by Druce constitute the primary documented information available.