Loxostegopsis emigralis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Loxostegopsis emigralis is a of snout moth in the Crambidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It is known from a limited number of records in the southwestern United States. Very few observations exist, with only one documented occurrence in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loxostegopsis emigralis: //lɒk.səˈstɛɡ.əp.sɪs ɛˈmɪɡ.rə.lɪs//
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Identification
The Loxostegopsis contains small to medium-sized crambid with relatively narrow wings. Specific diagnostic features for L. emigralis are not well documented in available literature. Separation from likely requires examination of genitalic characters or wing pattern details not readily accessible in standard field guides.
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Habitat
Records are from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas.
Distribution
Known from Arizona and Texas, United States. The has been documented at very few localities, suggesting either restricted range, rarity, or undercollection.
Similar Taxa
- Loxostegopsis speciesOther members of the occur in North America and share general ; precise identification requires detailed examination.