Apilocrocis brumalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
A small crambid described from Mexico and southern Texas. Males have a wingspan of approximately 25 mm, females approximately 32 mm. fly in two distinct periods: March–May and July–September. The exhibits pronounced in size.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apilocrocis brumalis: /ˌæpɪloʊˈkroʊsɪs bruˈmeɪlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished by the combination of olive green forewing ground color with contrasting pale yellowish costal margin and band, plus the distinctive white basal third of the hindwing with green costal dot. The pattern (spring and late summer) may aid identification in the field. Similar in Apilocrocis require examination of genitalia for definitive separation.
Appearance
Forewings with pale yellowish costal margin; base light brown with a white dot near the inner margin, bordered outwardly by a pale yellowish band; remainder of wing olive green. Hindwings white in basal third with small green costal dot, followed by an olive-green band; remainder olive green.
Distribution
Mexico and southern United States; specifically recorded from southern Texas.
Seasonality
on wing March–May and July–September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Apilocrocis speciesShare similar wing patterns and require genitalia examination for definitive identification.
More Details
Type information
Original description by Barnes and McDunnough in 1914.