Condylolomia participialis
Grote, 1873
Drab Condylolomia Moth
Condylolomia participialis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. It is commonly known as the Drab Condylolomia . The species belongs to the Chrysauginae, a group of pyralid moths often associated with diverse larval feeding habits. It has been documented across parts of the United States, with records from Vermont and other regions. The Condylolomia was established by the same author in the same publication year.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Condylolomia participialis: //kɒnˌdɪləˈloʊmiə pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪliəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Condylolomia by specific wing pattern and genitalic characters; precise diagnostic features require examination of type material or specialized literature. The drab coloration separates it from potentially more vividly marked . Identification to species level generally requires dissection and comparison with described specimens.
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Appearance
are characterized by relatively drab coloration consistent with the . As a member of Pyralidae, the possesses the -typical elongated labial palps that project forward like a snout. Specific wing pattern details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Documented from Vermont, United States, with additional records from other parts of the US. The full range extent is not well characterized in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Other Condylolomia species share the snout moth and require detailed examination for separation; C. participialis distinguished by drab coloration and specific pattern elements
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873, the same year he established the Condylolomia. Grote was a prominent 19th-century American entomologist who described numerous North American Lepidoptera.
Observation data
The has accumulated over 4,000 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not uncommon where it occurs, though this may reflect observer effort and regional sampling .