Noctueliopsis puertalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Noctueliopsis puertalis is a small crambid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It occurs in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, California, and Texas. are active during two periods: spring (March–May) and late summer (August–September).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Noctueliopsis puertalis: /nɔkˈtuɛliˌɔpsɪs ˌpwɛrˈtaːlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Noctueliopsis by the combination of: broad pale band on forewings contrasting with darker basal and terminal shading; small size (wingspan ~15 mm); and southwestern U.S. distribution. The faint dark basal line may aid identification but is not strongly pronounced.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of approximately 15 mm. Forewings pale ocherous with heavy brown shading concentrated in basal and terminal areas, creating a broad paler band across the space. Faint traces of a dark basal line present. Hindwings uniformly smoky brown.
Distribution
Southwestern United States: recorded from Arizona, California, and Texas.
Seasonality
active March–May and August–September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Noctueliopsis speciesSimilar size and general appearance; distinguished by specific forewing pattern of N. puertalis with its broad pale band and heavy brown shading at wing bases and tips.
More Details
Original Description
First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912.
Observation Records
As of source date, represented by 9 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.