Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
Blepharomastix pseudoranalis is a small crambid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1914. It is known from limited records in Arizona, with active during mid-summer. The is characterized by pale ochreous wings with brown scaling and dark forewing lines.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Blepharomastix pseudoranalis: /blɛfəroʊˈmɑstɪks suːdoʊˈrænəlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Blepharomastix by the combination of pale ochreous ground color, brown scaling, and dark forewing lines with dotted terminal line. Specific separation from requires examination of genitalia or detailed pattern comparison.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States. North American distribution otherwise poorly documented.
Seasonality
active July to August.
Similar Taxa
- Blepharomastix ranalisSimilar in same with which it shares morphological features; specific distinctions require detailed examination.
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Taxonomic history
First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914 based on specimens from Arizona.