Udea brevipalpis

Munroe, 1966

Udea brevipalpis is a small crambid described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1966. It is known from a limited range in western North America, with records from California, Colorado, and Utah. are active during mid-summer.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Udea brevipalpis: /ˈjuːdiə brɛvɪˈpalpɪs/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Udea by specific morphological characters described in the original description by Munroe (1966), particularly features of the palps as suggested by the species epithet 'brevipalpis' (short-palped). Precise diagnostic features require examination of the original taxonomic description.

Appearance

Wingspan approximately 21 mm. Detailed morphological description beyond wingspan is not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from three western U.S. states: California, Colorado, and Utah. Specific associations within this range are not documented.

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing from July to August.

Similar Taxa

  • Udea rubigalisCongeneric in the same Udea, sharing general crambid . Udea rubigalis has been documented as a of apple flowers, but this has not been specifically recorded for U. brevipalpis.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Canadian lepidopterist Eugene G. Munroe in 1966. The epithet 'brevipalpis' refers to short palps, a morphological characteristic distinguishing this species.

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