Pseudoschoenobius opalescalis

Hulst, 1886

Pseudoschoenobius opalescalis is a in the Crambidae. It is the sole member of its . The species has been recorded from dry, sandy across scattered localities in western and central North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudoschoenobius opalescalis: //ˌsuːdoʊˌskiːnəˈbaɪəs ˌoʊpəˈlɛskəlɪs//

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Identification

The Pseudoschoenobius is , containing only this . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from other crambid are not well documented in available sources.

Habitat

Dry, sandy areas.

Distribution

Recorded from Alberta (Canada), Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, and California (United States).

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Prionopteryx griseosparsa before being placed in the Pseudoschoenobius.

Observation status

Considered rare or underreported, with relatively few documented observations (18 records on iNaturalist as of source date).

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