Udea livida

Munroe, 1966

Udea livida is a of in the Crambidae, first described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1966. The species is known from a limited number of records in western North America, specifically from British Columbia, Washington, and Utah. As a member of the Udea, it belongs to a diverse group of snout moths, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented.

Udea livida 02 by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC0 license.Udea livida 01 by CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Udea livida: //juːˈdiːə ˈlɪvɪdə//

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Distribution

Recorded from British Columbia (Canada), Washington (USA), and Utah (USA). The appears to have a restricted distribution in western North America, though additional survey work may reveal a broader range.

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Taxonomic Notes

The specific epithet 'livida' is derived from Latin, meaning 'bluish' or 'lead-colored,' possibly referring to the 's coloration, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in the original description.

Research Needs

The is known from very few specimens and observations. Basic biological information including larval plants, period, and precise requirements remain unknown and would require targeted field research.

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