Palpita kimballi
Munroe, 1959
Kimball's palpita moth
Palpita kimballi is a small crambid to the southeastern United States. have forewings measuring 14–15 mm and are active primarily from July through October. The was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1959 and is named in honor of Charles P. Kimball, author of The Lepidoptera of Florida: An Annotated Checklist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Palpita kimballi: /ˈpæl.pɪ.tə ˈkɪm.bæˌlaɪ/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Forewings 14–15 mm in length. Specific wing pattern details are not documented in available sources. Distinguished from other Palpita by geographic restriction to the southeastern United States and association with particular periods.
Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Seasonality
are mainly on wing from July to October.