Mesolia huachucaella
Kearfott, 1908
Mesolia huachucaella is a small crambid described by William D. Kearfott in 1908. The is to Arizona and exhibits in wingspan. are active during mid-summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesolia huachucaella: /meˈsoʊ.li.ə ˌhwɑː.tʃʊˈkɛl.ə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Mesolia by combination of dark grayish brown forewings, small size, and restricted Arizona distribution. Similar crambines in the region may require genitalic examination for definitive identification.
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Appearance
Small with forewings dark grayish brown. Wingspan 15–20 mm (males 15–18 mm, females 17–20 mm).
Distribution
Known only from Arizona, United States. Records are restricted to the Huachuca Mountains region implied by the specific epithet.
Seasonality
active July to August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Mesolia speciesSimilar small size and crambine ; require examination of genitalia or geographic range for separation.
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Taxonomic note
Specific epithet references the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona, indicating the type locality.