Atomopteryx solanalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
carabid moth
Atomopteryx solanalis, known as the carabid , is a of snout moth in the Crambidae. It was described in 1913 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. The species is known from a single observation record in Florida, North America. Very little is known about its or due to its apparent rarity and limited documentation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atomopteryx solanalis: /ˌæt.əˈmɒp.tər.ɪks ˌsɒl.əˈneɪ.lɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida, North America. The appears to have a highly restricted or poorly documented range, with only one confirmed observation in available databases.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'solanalis' likely derives from 'solanum' (nightshade , Solanaceae) combined with the Latin suffix '-alis', suggesting a possible but unconfirmed association with Solanaceae plants as .
Taxonomic history
Originally described by prominent North American lepidopterists Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. The Atomopteryx belongs to the Spilomelinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within Crambidae.