Anemosella viridalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Green Anemosella
Anemosella viridalis is a small snout moth in the Pyralidae, described from the southwestern United States and Mexico. have a wingspan of approximately 16 mm. The is recognized by its greenish coloration, reflected in both its specific epithet and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anemosella viridalis: //ˌænɪmoʊˈsɛlə vɪˌrɪdˈeɪlɪs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other small pyralid moths by its green coloration and geographic restriction to the southwestern United States and Mexico. The Anemosella contains few , and A. viridalis can be separated from by its specific green hue and the 16 mm wingspan measurement.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 16 mm. Coloration greenish (viridalis = green), consistent with the Green Anemosella. As a member of Pyralidae, possesses the characteristic elongated labial palps forming a snout-like projection.
Distribution
Known from the US state of Arizona and Mexico. Records suggest occurrence in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern North American deserts.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'viridalis' derives from Latin, meaning green or verdant, directly referencing the 's coloration.
Taxonomic history
Described by American entomologists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912, both prominent figures in North American lepidopterology during the early 20th century.