Noctueliopsis palmalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Noctueliopsis palmalis is a small desert-dwelling in the Crambidae, described from specimens collected in western North America. are active in spring and possess distinctive reddish-brown forewings. The inhabits both high and low elevation desert environments across California, Nevada, and Texas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Noctueliopsis palmalis: //nɒktjuˈɛliˌoʊpsɪs ˈpælməlɪs//
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Identification
The combination of small size (forewings 6–8.5 mm), reddish-brown forewing coloration, and occurrence in desert of the southwestern United States distinguishes this from most related crambid . Specific diagnostic features relative to congeneric species are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
High and low elevation deserts.
Distribution
Recorded from California, Nevada, and Texas in the southwestern United States.
Seasonality
are on wing from March to June.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918.