Mesolia baboquivariella
Kearfott, 1907
Mesolia baboquivariella is a of in the Crambidae. It was described by William D. Kearfott in 1907 based on specimens from Arizona. The species is known from a small number of records and remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesolia baboquivariella: //mɛˈsoʊliə ˌbæboʊkwɪˌvɑːriˈɛlə//
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Distribution
Known from the US state of Arizona. The specific epithet references Baboquivari Peak, a prominent mountain in southern Arizona, suggesting the type locality may be associated with this region.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'baboquivariella' derives from Baboquivari Peak, a sacred mountain in the Tohono O'odham Nation territory in southern Arizona.
Taxonomic history
The was described by American entomologist William D. Kearfott in 1907. Kearfott was a prominent in Microlepidoptera during the early 20th century.