Stegea salutalis
Hulst
Western Stegea
Stegea salutalis is a small crambid native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to northwestern Mexico. show considerable geographic and seasonal variation in appearance. The has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and produces two per year.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by its small size (18 mm wingspan) and documented geographic variation across western North America. Specific identification to level requires examination of type localities and subtle morphological differences described by Munroe (1972) and Haimbach (1908).
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 18 mm. exhibit considerable geographic and seasonal variation in coloration and pattern. Specific markings vary among the four recognized .
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. Southern range extends to north-western Mexico.
Seasonality
active from April to September. Two per year.
Life Cycle
Two per year.
More Details
Subspecies
Four recognized: S. s. salutalis (Oregon), S. s. grisealis Munroe, 1972 (Texas), S. s. ochralis (Haimbach, 1908) (Colorado), and S. s. riparialis Munroe, 1972 (California).