Thaumatopsis bolterellus
Fernald, 1887
Thaumatopsis bolterellus is a of grass moth in the Crambidae, described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887. It is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States, specifically New Mexico and Texas. The species belongs to a whose members are generally associated with grassland . Larval remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thaumatopsis bolterellus: /θɔːˈmætoʊpˌsɪs ˌboʊltəˈrɛləs/
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Habitat
Grassland environments in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Distribution
Recorded from New Mexico and Texas, United States.
Diet
Larvae probably feed on grasses, based on -level association and limited documentation.
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Taxonomic note
Placed in Crambinae, a group commonly known as grass moths due to larval association with grasses and sedges.
Data limitations
Fewer than 40 observations documented in iNaturalist. Detailed biological information including , larval description, and precise plant records appear to be absent from published literature.