Frechinia criddlealis
Munroe, 1951
Frechinia criddlealis is a in the Crambidae, Odontiinae. It was described by Canadian entomologist Eugene G. Munroe in 1951. The species is known from a limited number of records across western and central North America, including Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and Manitoba. Its remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Frechinia criddlealis: /frɛˈkɪniə ˌkrɪdəlˈeɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and Manitoba in North America. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible association with prairie or grassland , though this remains unconfirmed.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1951. The epithet 'criddlealis' likely honors Norman Criddle, a notable Canadian entomologist and naturalist who worked extensively on prairie insects in Manitoba.
Data limitations
Only 4 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. The appears to be rarely encountered or underreported, with no published studies on its , plants, or larval .