Thaumatopsis actuellus
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Thaumatopsis actuellus is a small crambid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It is known from limited records in Florida and Texas. The has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. activity has been documented in May, July, and November.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thaumatopsis actuellus: //θɔː.məˈtɒp.sɪs ækˈtjuː.ɛl.ləs//
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features distinguishing T. actuellus from have not been published. The small size (23 mm wingspan) and geographic occurrence in the southern United States may aid in narrowing identification possibilities within the .
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Appearance
Wingspan approximately 23 mm. Detailed morphological descriptions are not available in published sources.
Habitat
associations have not been documented. Based on known collection localities, the occurs in subtropical to temperate regions of the southeastern United States.
Distribution
Recorded from Florida and Texas, United States. The full extent of its range within North America is unknown.
Seasonality
have been recorded in May, July, and November. This pattern suggests possible or extended adult , though the number of per year is unknown.
Life Cycle
Larval stage and plants have not been documented. The duration and number of per year are unknown.
Similar Taxa
- Thaumatopsis pexellusOccurs in overlapping geographic range (southeastern North America) and similar size; specific distinguishing characters require examination of or detailed pattern analysis not available for T. actuellus in published sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described from specimens collected in the southern United States. The remains poorly known with only five iNaturalist observations as of the knowledge cutoff.