Heliothelopsis arbutalis
Snellen, 1875
A small crambid described by Snellen in 1875. It is known from Mexico and southern Arizona, with recorded in May and September. The is distinguished by its dark brown forewings with a narrow grey submarginal line and black hindwings bearing a pale yellow-orange band.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heliothelopsis arbutalis: //ˌhiː.li.oʊˈθɛl.əp.sɪs ˌɑːr.bjuːˈteɪ.lɪs//
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Identification
The combination of dark brown forewings with a narrow grey submarginal line and black hindwings with a contrasting pale yellow-orange band distinguishes this from other Heliothelopsis. The small size (wingspan ~25 mm) and specific wing pattern elements should be compared against other Odontiinae in the region.
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Appearance
Wingspan approximately 25 mm. Forewings dark brown with a narrow grey submarginal line extending from apex to anal angle. Hindwings black, crossed medially by a pale yellow-orange band running from costal margin to inner margin.
Distribution
Mexico and southern Arizona (United States).
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in May and September.