Eudonia spaldingalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1912)
Eudonia spaldingalis is a small crambid described from western North America in 1912. are active during summer months and are characterized by distinctive pale gray forewings with blackish suffusion and contrasting dark markings. The is recorded across a broad elevational range in montane and arid western regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eudonia spaldingalis: /juːˈdoʊniə spɔːldɪŋˈælɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Eudonia and Scoparia by combination of small size, pale gray forewing ground color with blackish suffusion, and specific pattern elements: short black basal dash, contrasting black antemedial line, and pale subterminal line. Genitalia examination may be required for definitive separation from closely related species.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan 17–19 mm. Forewings pale gray with blackish suffusion; basal third pale with short black basal dash. Antemedial line black, subterminal line pale. Hindwings pale with smoky outer margin.
Habitat
Montane and semi-arid environments in western North America. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Seasonality
active June through August.
Similar Taxa
- Eudonia speciesMany Eudonia share similar size and general gray coloration; wing pattern details and genitalia structure required for separation.
- Scoparia speciesFormerly placed in Scoparia; related with overlapping morphological features and similar preferences in western North America.