Cornifrons actualis

Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

Cornifrons actualis is a small crambid described in 1918 from western North America. are active in late winter through spring and again in late summer. The is restricted to desert across the southwestern United States and adjacent regions.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cornifrons actualis: //kɔːrˈnɪfrɒnz ˌæktʃuˈælɪs//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Cornifrons by the specific pattern of gray suffusion on the forewings and the smoky marginal shading on the hindwings. The combination of white ground color with restricted gray markings is characteristic.

Appearance

Wingspan approximately 28 mm. Forewings white with gray suffusion in lower half and subterminal area. Hindwings whitish with smoky shading at outer margin.

Habitat

Desert environments. Specific microhabitat details are not documented.

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Texas, and Utah in the United States.

Seasonality

active February–April and August.