Noctueliopsis pandoralis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
A small crambid with distinctive pink and olive brown coloration. Described from specimens collected in the southwestern United States and Mexico. are active in late summer. Two are recognized, differing in geographic distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Noctueliopsis pandoralis: /nɒkˈtjuːɛliːˌɒpsɪs pænˈdɔːrəlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from related Noctueliopsis by the combination of pink suffusion in the basal forewing area and the white scaling defining its outer margin. The pink terminal forewing area preceded by white shade is also diagnostic. minimistricta occurs in Mexico (Tehuacan) and may differ in size or intensity of markings.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 12 mm. Forewings pale olive brown with basal area suffused with pink, outwardly defined by slight white scaling. Terminal area pink, preceded by white shade. Hindwings dark smoky with slight whitish shade above anal angle and subterminally.
Distribution
Mexico and the southern United States. Recorded from New Mexico in the United States. pandoralis pandoralis occurs in the United States; subspecies pandoralis minimistricta is known from Tehuacan, Mexico.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in September.
More Details
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Noctueliopsis pandoralis pandoralis (United States) and Noctueliopsis pandoralis minimistricta (Dyar, 1913) from Tehuacan, Mexico. The subspecies minimistricta was described earlier (1913) than the nominate form (1914).
Taxonomic History
Originally described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1914 based on material from the southwestern United States.