Arta olivalis

Grote, 1878

Olive Arta Moth

Arta olivalis, commonly known as the olive arta , is a small described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. It belongs to the and is known from the southern United States. The species is characterized by its relatively small size, with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arta olivalis: /ˈɑr.ta oʊˈlɪ.və.lɪs/

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Identification

The small wingspan of approximately 14 mm distinguishes Arta olivalis from larger . Definitive identification requires examination of or detailed pattern analysis, as is typical for many small pyralid . The species can be separated from congeneric species through morphological examination, though specific diagnostic characters are not well documented in available literature.

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Habitat

Specific preferences are not documented, though the is known from the southern United States where it likely occurs in association with its larval plants.

Distribution

Known from the southern United States. Specific state records are not comprehensively documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Arta speciesCongeneric within the Arta share similar small size and , requiring detailed examination for accurate identification.
  • Small Pyralidae speciesMany small overlap in size and general appearance with Arta olivalis, necessitating careful morphological study for differentiation.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878, a prominent 19th-century known for his work on .

Collection Records

The has 2,589 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some frequency by observers in its range, though it remains poorly documented in formal scientific literature.

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