Cylindrifrons succandidalis
Hulst, 1886
Cylindrifrons succandidalis is a in the Crambidae. It is the sole in the Cylindrifrons. The species is known from western North America, with records from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cylindrifrons succandidalis: //sɪˌlɪndɹɪˈfɹɒnz sʌkˌkændɪˈdeɪlɪs//
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Identification
As the only in its , identification relies on recognizing the genus-level characteristics of Cylindrifrons combined with geographic occurrence in western North America. The specific epithet 'succandidalis' suggests a whitish or pale coloration similar to that of in the related genus Candida.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah in the United States. The distribution spans arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.
Similar Taxa
- Candida spp.The specific epithet 'succandidalis' indicates a resemblance to in the Candida, which are also in the Evergestinae and share similar pale coloration.
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Taxonomic uniqueness
Cylindrifrons is a , meaning C. succandidalis is the only described in the genus. This rarity makes it a taxonomic curiosity within the Crambidae.