Epina alleni

Fernald, 1888

Epina alleni is a small crambid described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888. It occurs in the eastern United States, with records from Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Vermont. are active during summer months, with a wingspan of approximately 25–30 mm.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epina alleni: //ˈɛpɪnə ˈælɪnaɪ//

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Identification

The combination of cream hindwings with a dark brown terminal line may help distinguish this from similar crambid , though specific diagnostic features for separation from are not documented.

Appearance

have cream-colored hindwings with a dark brown terminal line. Wingspan measures approximately 25–30 mm. Detailed descriptions of forewings, body coloration, and other morphological features are not available in the source material.

Distribution

Recorded from Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Vermont in the eastern United States. Distribution records suggest a primarily northeastern to mid-Atlantic range with some southern extensions.

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing from June to August.

More Details

Original description

The was originally described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888 under the basionym Diatraea alleni before being transferred to the Epina.

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