Lamprosema baracoalis
Schaus, 1920
Lamprosema baracoalis is a of in the Crambidae, first described by William Schaus in 1920. It belongs to the Spilomelinae, a diverse group of pyraloid moths. The species is known only from Cuba, with minimal documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lamprosema baracoalis: /læmˈprəʊˌsiːmə bærəˌkoʊˈælɪs/
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Identification
Identification relies on morphological examination of genitalia and wing pattern characteristics typical of the Lamprosema. No published diagnostic features distinguishing L. baracoalis from are readily available in accessible literature.
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Distribution
to Cuba. Known from the vicinity of Baracoa, Guantánamo Province, from which the specific epithet is derived.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lamprosema speciesNumerous occur in the Neotropical region; differentiation requires examination of male genitalia and forewing pattern elements such as antemedial and postmedial line configurations.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'baracoalis' refers to Baracoa, the Cuban locality where the was collected.
Taxonomic stability
The has remained in Lamprosema since description with no recorded transfers or synonymy.