Prorasea sideralis
Dyar, 1917
Prorasea sideralis is a small crambid described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917. It is known from limited records in the western United States. The exhibits bimodal activity, with periods in spring through mid-summer and again in early autumn.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The small wingspan (approximately 28 mm) and western North American distribution may help distinguish this from larger or more eastern crambid . Definitive identification likely requires examination of genitalia or molecular analysis, as visual characteristics are insufficiently documented in available literature.
Appearance
Wingspan approximately 28 mm. As a member of Crambidae, possess the characteristic scaled wings and slender body typical of the . Specific coloration and pattern details are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from three US states: California, Montana, and Nevada. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible additional unrecorded in intervening western states.
Seasonality
active bimodally: March through July, and September through October. The gap in August suggests a possible period or single with partial second .
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Dyar in 1917. Currently classified in Evergestinae based on Catalogue of Life.
Data scarcity
Only 4 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological information beyond basic collection records is minimal.