Apilocrocis pimalis
Barnes & Benjamin, 1926
Pima apilocrocis moth
Apilocrocis pimalis, known as the Pima apilocrocis , is a small crambid moth described in 1926. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona and Texas. have a wingspan of 20–30 mm and are active during summer months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apilocrocis pimalis: /ˌæpɪloʊˈkroʊsɪs ˈpɪməlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Apilocrocis and similar crambid by its documented distribution in Arizona and Texas, combined with its summer period (June–August). The specific epithet "pimalis" references the Pima region, suggesting association with areas inhabited by the Pima people. Precise diagnostic morphological features require examination and are not detailed in general sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona and Texas in the southwestern United States. The specific epithet suggests potential association with Sonoran Desert or nearby regions historically linked to the Pima (Akimel O'odham).
Seasonality
are on wing from June to August.