Udea indistinctalis
Warren, 1892
Udea indistinctalis is a crambid described by William Warren in 1892. It is recorded from western North America including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, and California. fly in two periods: June to July and September to October. The is one of two recognized , with U. i. johnstoni described from Washington in 1966.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Udea indistinctalis: /ˈjuːdiə ˌɪndɪˌstɪŋkˈtælɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Udea by the combination of: pale grey forewings with fawn tinge and sparse blackish dusting; thick, bluntly denticulate exterior line on forewing; dark ochreous hindwings with indistinct dark discal spot; and specific geographic distribution in western North America. The two periods (June-July and September-October) may aid identification timing.
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Distribution
Western North America: Alberta and Saskatchewan (Canada); Washington and California (United States).
Seasonality
recorded on wing June to July and September to October.
Similar Taxa
- Udea rubigalisCongeneric in same , but U. rubigalis has been observed visiting apple flowers for nectar and may contribute to pollination; U. indistinctalis has not been documented in this role.
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Subspecies
Two recognized: U. i. indistinctalis (nominate) and U. i. johnstoni Munroe, 1966, described from Washington.