Palpita atrisquamalis

Hampson, 1912

Gracile Palpita Moth

Palpita atrisquamalis is a in the Crambidae, currently treated as a synonym of Palpita gracilalis. It is known from western and south-central North America, ranging from California eastward to Texas and Oklahoma. The belongs to the Spilomelinae, a diverse group of snout moths.

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How to pronounce Palpita atrisquamalis: //pælˈpiːtə ætrɪskwəˈmælɪs//

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Distribution

Western and south-central North America, from California to Texas and Oklahoma.

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