Steniodes declivalis
Dyar, 1914
Steniodes declivalis is a small crambid described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. It is distinguished from the similar Steniodes gelliasalis by its smaller size, darker coloration, and a sharply angled whitish outer on the that touches the outer margin. The occurs in Panama, Rica, and Venezuela.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Steniodes declivalis: /ˈstiːni.oʊdiːz dɛˈklaɪvəlɪs/
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Identification
Smaller and darker than Steniodes gelliasalis. The whitish outer of the is diagnostic: it is sharply angled and reaches the outer margin, whereas in S. gelliasalis this line is less distinct and differently shaped.
Distribution
Panama, Rica, and Venezuela
Similar Taxa
- Steniodes gelliasalisLarger size, paler coloration, and outer less distinct and not sharply angled to the margin
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Taxonomic History
Described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. The epithet 'declivalis' refers to a sloping or descending characteristic, likely alluding to the angled .