Xanthostege roseiterminalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
Xanthostege roseiterminalis is a small crambid described from Texas in 1914. The is distinguished by its bright yellow forewings with a contrasting purplish-pink terminal border. are active in early spring, with records limited to April.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xanthostege roseiterminalis: /zænˌθɒstɪdʒi roʊˌzaɪtɜːrmɪˈneɪlɪs/
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Identification
The combination of small size (15–20 mm wingspan), bright yellow forewings, and distinctive purplish-pink terminal border separates this from other Xanthostege and related crambid . The whitish hindwings provide additional contrast.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, North America. Specific associations within this range are not documented.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in April. No data available for other life stages.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914. The specific epithet 'roseiterminalis' refers to the rose-colored (pink) terminal border of the forewings.
Data limitations
Despite 66 iNaturalist observations, published biological information remains sparse. Larval plants, complete , and preferences are undocumented.