Loxostegopsis merrickalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1918)
Merrick's Crambid Moth, Merrick's pyralid moth
Loxostegopsis merrickalis is a small crambid native to North America. The was described in 1918 and is known from a broad geographic range spanning much of the United States and southern Canada. It is relatively well-documented, with thousands of observations recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loxostegopsis merrickalis: /lɒk.səˈstiː.ɡə.sɪs ˌmɛrɪˈkeɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Pyrausta merrickalis by Barnes & McDunnough in 1918. The has been transferred to the Loxostegopsis, though some sources still list it under Pyrausta.