Anania labeculalis
Hulst, 1886
Anania labeculalis is a small crambid described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It is restricted to the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona to western Texas. The is characterized by its ochreous yellow forewings with brownish subterminal and costal shading, and contrasting white-based hindwings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anania labeculalis: /əˈneɪ.ni.ə ˌlæb.ɛk.jəˈleɪ.lɪs/
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Identification
The combination of small size (17–20 mm wingspan), ochreous yellow forewings with brownish subterminal and costal shading, and hindwings that are white at the base with light ochre outwardly distinguishes this from other Anania. The white-based hindwing is particularly distinctive. Similar southwestern Anania species may require genitalia examination for definitive identification.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of 17–20 mm. Forewings are ochreous yellow with a brownish tinge subterminally and at the . Hindwings are white at the base and light ochre outwardly.
Distribution
Southwestern United States: recorded from Arizona to western Texas
Similar Taxa
- Other Anania speciesSimilar size and general crambid ; distinguished by specific wing coloration pattern of A. labeculalis, particularly the white-based hindwings
- European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)Unrelated crambid of similar size that may occur in overlapping regions; distinguished by wing venation patterns and different coloration (yellowish-brown with lateral wavy dark bands)
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Botis labeculalis by Hulst in 1886; later transferred to Anania