Nannobotys
Munroe, 1961
Species Guides
1- Nannobotys commortalis(Sunshine Bantam)
Nannobotys is a of crambid established by Munroe in 1961. The sole , Nannobotys commortalis, is restricted to western North America. are small, moths active in spring and early summer.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from other Odontiinae by the combination of small size (11–12 mm wingspan), brown forewings with two distinct lines, and pure white hindwings. activity pattern also aids recognition.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of approximately 11–12 mm. Forewings brown with two distinct transverse lines. Hindwings pure white.
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from eastern Washington through California to Nevada.
Seasonality
on wing March to April and June.
Behavior
are (active during daylight hours).
Similar Taxa
- Other Odontiinae generaSimilar size and wing patterning, but distinguished by the specific combination of brown forewings with two lines and pure white hindwings in Nannobotys commortalis.
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Taxonomic status
containing only Nannobotys commortalis.