Compacta hirtalis
Guenée, 1854
A small crambid with a wingspan of approximately 21 mm, ranging from the southern United States through Central America to South America. are active during summer months in the northern part of its range. First described by Guenée in 1854 from the original basionym Botys hirtalis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Compacta hirtalis: /kɔmˈpæktə hɜrˈteɪlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from related crambid by its small size (21 mm wingspan) and geographic occurrence. Definitive identification likely requires examination of or molecular analysis, as external morphological differences from are not documented in available literature.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 21 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southern United States (Arizona, Texas) south through Central America ( Rica, Honduras) to South America (French Guiana, Brazil).
Seasonality
active June and August in the United States. Activity patterns in tropical portions of range not documented.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Botys hirtalis Guenée, 1854; later transferred to Compacta.