Edia semiluna
Smith, 1905
A small crambid described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1905. measure 8–10 mm in length. have been recorded in May, August, and October. The occurs in southern Arizona and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Edia semiluna: /ˈɛ.di.ə ˌsɛ.mɪˈluː.nə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by the combination of small size (8–10 mm length), ground colour with olivaceous tinge, and the distinctive olivaceous area on the forewings extending from to inner margin. The smoky margin provides an additional diagnostic feature.
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Appearance
8–10 mm in length. Ground colour with faint olivaceous tinge. area olivaceous from to inner margin. white with smoky margin.
Distribution
Southern Arizona, United States; Mexico
Seasonality
active in May, August, and October