Hemiplatytes prosenes

Dyar, 1912

Hemiplatytes prosenes is a small crambid described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1912. It occurs in the western United States, with records from California, Colorado, and Utah. are active from June through September and have a wingspan of approximately 22 mm.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hemiplatytes prosenes: //ˌhɛmɪˈplætɪtiːz proʊˈsiːniːz//

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Identification

The small wingspan (approximately 22 mm) and summer period (June–September) in combination with its western US range may help distinguish it from related crambid . Specific diagnostic features are not documented.

Appearance

have a wingspan of approximately 22 mm. Specific wing pattern, coloration, and body details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from the US states of California, Colorado, and Utah.

Seasonality

are on wing from June to September.

More Details

Taxonomic history

Described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1912. The Hemiplatytes is placed in the Crambidae ( unconfirmed in available sources).

Observation scarcity

Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date, suggesting this is rarely encountered or underreported.

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