Pediasia dorsipunctellus
Kearfott, 1908
Pediasia dorsipunctellus is a grass moth in the Crambidae, described by Kearfott in 1908. It occurs in grassland across western and central North America. The is one of approximately 20 North American species in the Pediasia, a group of small associated with grasses and sedges.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediasia dorsipunctellus: //pɛdɪˈeɪziə ˌdɔːrsɪpʌŋkˈtɛləs//
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Identification
Members of Pediasia are small, slender with narrow wings and thread-like . Specific diagnostic features for P. dorsipunctellus are not documented in available sources; identification to within this typically requires examination of genitalic characters or detailed wing pattern analysis by a .
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Habitat
Grasslands.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, and Vermont in the United States. The Vermont record extends the known range eastward from the primarily western distribution.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pediasia speciesApproximately 20 Pediasia occur in North America; they share similar size, grassland , and general . Reliable separation requires examination.
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Nomenclatural note
The epithet is spelled 'dorsipunctellus' in authoritative sources (GBIF, Catalogue of Life), though some references use 'dorsipunctella'. The original spelling by Kearfott (1908) should be consulted for clarification.