Eufernaldia cadarellus
Druce, 1896
Eufernaldia cadarellus is a small crambid described by Herbert Druce in 1896. It is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The is characterized by its pale straw-colored forewings with silvery-white venation and grayish hindwings with yellowish-fawn outer margins. are active from late spring through early autumn.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eufernaldia cadarellus: /juː.fərˈnɑːl.di.ə kəˈdæ.rɛl.əs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by the combination of small size (18 mm wingspan), pale straw forewings with contrasting silvery-white venation, and grayish hindwings with distinct yellowish-fawn outer margins. The specific wing pattern and coloration separate it from other Eufernaldia and superficially similar grass moths in the region.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 18 mm. Forewings pale straw-colored with silvery-white . Hindwings uniform grayish with outer margin edged in yellowish fawn.
Distribution
Mexico; United States: Arizona, Texas, and Utah.
Seasonality
active May through July, with additional activity in September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Eufernaldia speciesSimilar size and general ; distinguished by specific wing coloration and pattern details of E. cadarellus
- Crambus speciesSimilar grass- appearance and ; E. cadarellus distinguished by pale straw forewings with silvery-white venation rather than more uniform or striped patterns typical of many Crambus
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Crambus cadarellus Druce, 1896; later transferred to Eufernaldia.
Observation record
iNaturalist documents 87 observations of this , indicating it is periodically encountered by naturalists in its range.