Arta brevivalvalis

Cashatt, 2012

Arta brevivalvalis is a of pyralid to Arizona, United States. It was described by Cashatt in 2012. The species is characterized by distinctive wing coloration: forewings are reddish brown to purplish brown with ochreous antemedial and postmedial lines, while the hindwings are greyish brown.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arta brevivalvalis: /ˈɑːrtə ˌbrɛvɪˈvælvəlɪs/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Arta by the combination of ochreous antemedial and postmedial lines on reddish-brown to purplish-brown forewings and greyish-brown hindwings. The specific epithet 'brevivalvalis' refers to a morphological feature of the valvae.

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Appearance

Forewings reddish brown to purplish brown with ochreous antemedial and postmedial lines. Hindwings greyish brown.

Distribution

to Arizona, United States

Similar Taxa

  • Other Arta speciesSimilar body plan and wing shape, but distinguished by the specific wing coloration pattern of A. brevivalvalis

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Taxonomic history

Described by Cashatt in 2012, making it a relatively recently described within the Arta.

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