Daulia arizonensis
Munroe, 1957
Daulia arizonensis is a small in the Crambidae, first described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1957. The has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. It exhibits a disjunct distribution pattern, occurring in the southwestern United States (Arizona and Texas) and extending southward through Mexico to Argentina.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Daulia arizonensis: //ˈdɔːl.jə æˌrɪˈzoʊnˌɛnsɪs//
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Identification
No specific diagnostic features for distinguishing D. arizonensis from are documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America: recorded from Arizona and Texas. Southward range extends from Mexico to Argentina.
Seasonality
active in March, May, and from September to November.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1957. The specific epithet 'arizonensis' refers to the U.S. state of Arizona, where the was first collected.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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