Occidentalia comptulatalis
Hulst, 1886
Occidentalia comptulatalis is a small crambid and the sole member of the Occidentalia. It is found in northern North America, primarily in Canada and the northern United States. The was originally described as Crambus comptulatalis before being placed in its own genus. Despite its relatively broad geographic range, it remains poorly studied with limited published information on its biology.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Occidentalia comptulatalis: /ˌɒk.sɪ.denˈtæl.i.ə kɒmp.tjuːˈleɪ.tə.lɪs/
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Identification
Differs from related crambid in the Crambus by features of and that led to its placement in the separate genus Occidentalia. The specific epithet 'comptulatalis' refers to characteristics of the pattern. Accurate identification requires examination of genitalic structures or reference to original .
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan in Canada; and from Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont in the United States. The distribution centers on the Great Lakes region and Canadian Prairie Provinces.
Similar Taxa
- Crambus speciesOriginally described in Crambus and shares general crambid ; distinguished by and genitalic characters that justify separate generic status.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The Occidentalia was established by Dyar and Heinrich in 1927 specifically to accommodate this , which was originally described by Hulst in 1886 as Crambus comptulatalis. The generic separation from Crambus was based on differences in and male .
Etymology
The specific epithet 'comptulatalis' appears to derive from Latin roots related to ornamentation or arrangement, likely referring to pattern features.