Salbia melanobathrum
Dyar, 1914
Salbia melanobathrum is a small crambid described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. The is known from a single iNaturalist observation and limited historical records from Panama. are characterized by their small size and uniform pale coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Salbia melanobathrum: /ˈsæl.bi.ə ˌmɛl.ə.noʊˈbæθ.rəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Salbia by its small size (13 mm wingspan) and uniform straw yellow coloration. The specific epithet 'melanobathrum' (meaning 'black bath' or 'black depth') may refer to a dark feature not evident in the available description, possibly on the underside or in certain lighting conditions. Definitive identification requires comparison with .
Appearance
are uniform straw yellow. Wingspan approximately 13 mm. No additional morphological details are documented.
Distribution
Known from Panama. The precise locality within Panama is not specified in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Salbia speciesCongeneric share general crambid and may overlap in distribution; S. melanobathrum is distinguished by its specific size and color combination as described by Dyar.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'melanobathrum' appears contradictory to the described 'uniform straw yellow' coloration. This may indicate: (1) a dark feature on the surface not described in the original account, (2) fading of , (3) not documented, or (4) an etymological reference to a collecting locality. The original description should be consulted for clarification.
Data Limitations
This is represented by a single iNaturalist observation and the original 1914 description. No additional specimens, photographs, or ecological studies have been published.