Abegesta
Munroe, 1964
Species Guides
2- Abegesta reluctalis
- Abegesta remellalis(white-trimmed abegesta)
Abegesta is a of crambid erected by Eugene G. Munroe in 1964. The genus contains three described distributed in North America, including A. concha, A. reluctalis, and A. remellalis (the latter known as the white-trimmed abegesta). These moths belong to the Odontiinae within the Crambidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Abegesta: /ˌæbɪˈɡɛstə/
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Identification
Members of Abegesta can be distinguished from related by genitalia characters, particularly in the male valvae and female bursa copulatrix. A. remellalis is recognized by white marginal markings on the forewings. -level identification requires examination of genitalic structures or dissection.
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Distribution
North America. Records exist from the United States and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Other Odontiinae generaSimilar overall and size; require genitalic examination for definitive separation.
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Type species
Abegesta concha Munroe, 1964, designated as the type of the .
Etymology
The name is an arbitrary combination of letters without specific meaning.