Lipocosma albinibasalis
Munroe, 1995
Fancy Lipocosma
Lipocosma albinibasalis is a small crambid described by Munroe in 1995. It occurs in arid regions of southwestern North America including Arizona, California, and Baja California. are active during summer months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lipocosma albinibasalis: //ˌlɪpoʊˈkɒzmə ælˌbɪnɪbaɪˈseɪlɪs//
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Identification
Small size (forewings 7–8 mm) and summer period in southwestern North American deserts. Distinguished from other Lipocosma by geographic range and the white basal scaling suggested by the specific epithet 'albinibasalis'.
Appearance
Forewing length 7–8 mm. Specific wing pattern details are not well documented in available sources.
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, California, and Baja California.
Seasonality
on wing from June to September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lipocosma speciesSimilar small size and crambid ; distinguished by geographic distribution and specific wing pattern elements.
More Details
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'albinibasalis' refers to white (albi-) basal (-basalis) markings on the wings.
Taxonomic history
Described by Munroe in 1995, placing it among the more recently described North American crambid .