Udea itysalis
(Walker, 1859)
Udea itysalis is a small crambid described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is widely distributed across North America from British Columbia to Quebec, with southern records extending to Colorado, California, Nevada, and Arizona. A single extralimital record exists from the Sayan Mountains in Russia. The exhibits considerable geographic variation, with nine described recognized primarily by Munroe in 1966.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Udea itysalis: /ˈjuːdiə ˌɪtiˈsælɪs/
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Identification
Wingspan approximately 23 mm. Identification to level requires examination of or reference to subspecific characteristics described by Munroe (1966), as external varies across the described . The species is part of the diverse Udea, which contains many similar-looking species; precise identification typically requires knowledge of the group.
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Distribution
North America: British Columbia to Quebec, south to Colorado, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Also recorded from the Sayan Mountains in Russia (single extralimital record). Canadian provincial records include Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.