Cymbopteryx unilinealis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Cymbopteryx unilinealis is a small crambid described from Arizona in 1918. have a wingspan of 14–16 mm and display distinctive white wings speckled with dark brown markings. The has been recorded flying in January and July, suggesting possible activity. It is currently known only from limited records in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymbopteryx unilinealis: /ˌsɪm.bɒpˈtɛr.ɪks ˌjuː.nɪ.lɪˈneɪ.əlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Cymbopteryx by the combination of small size (14–16 mm wingspan), predominantly white forewings with dense dark brown speckling, and the presence of a faint but distinct postmedial line. The hindwing pattern of white ground color with brown irroration is also characteristic. The specific epithet 'unilinealis' refers to the single (faint) line on the forewing.
Distribution
Known from Arizona, United States. The precise extent of its range within the southwestern United States remains poorly documented.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in January and July, indicating activity during winter and mid-summer months.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cymbopteryx speciesCymbopteryx generally share small size and crambid ; C. unilinealis is distinguished by its specific wing pattern of dense irroration and faint single postmedial line
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918, based on specimens from Arizona. The Cymbopteryx is placed in Odontiinae.
Data limitations
No observations are currently recorded in iNaturalist, and the is represented by very few specimens in collections. Biological details beyond and period remain unknown.