Microcausta flavipunctalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Rusty Microcausta Moth
Microcausta flavipunctalis is a small crambid with a wingspan of approximately 10 mm. It occurs in the Caribbean region and southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Florida, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. are active primarily during winter and spring months, with records spanning December through May and October.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microcausta flavipunctalis: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈkɔstə ˌfleɪvɪˌpʌŋkˈtælɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from by geographic distribution in the Caribbean and southeastern United States. The specific epithet 'flavipunctalis' (yellow-spotted) may refer to diagnostic wing markings, but explicit identification criteria are not documented in available sources.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 10 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details beyond the 'Rusty Microcausta Moth' are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Florida (United States), Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Distribution appears restricted to the Caribbean region and extreme southeastern North America.
Seasonality
recorded on wing from December through May and in October. Activity peaks during winter and spring with a secondary autumn occurrence.
Similar Taxa
- Other Microcausta speciesCongeneric may overlap in distribution; specific distinguishing characters require examination of genitalia or wing pattern details not provided in general sources.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. The epithet flavipunctalis derives from Latin flavus (yellow) and punctalis (spotted), likely referring to wing markings.