Heliades mulleolella
(Hulst, 1887)
Rusty Heliades Moth
Heliades mulleolella is a small pyralid described by Hulst in 1887. It is to the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Florida and Alabama. The species was previously confused with western now recognized as the distinct species Heliades huachucalis. are characterized by a wingspan of approximately 15 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heliades mulleolella: /hɛˈli.a.dez ˌmʌl.i.oʊˈlɛ.lə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the similar Heliades huachucalis by geographic distribution; H. mulleolella occurs in Florida and Alabama, while H. huachucalis occurs in Arizona. Records of Heliades from Arizona historically attributed to H. mulleolella have been reassigned to H. huachucalis.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 15 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: confirmed from Florida and Alabama. Not present in Arizona (those records refer to Heliades huachucalis).
Similar Taxa
- Heliades huachucalisHistorically confused with H. mulleolella; now recognized as a distinct occurring in Arizona rather than the southeastern United States.
More Details
Taxonomic clarification
Records from Arizona previously attributed to this have been reassigned to Heliades huachucalis, clarifying the true geographic range of H. mulleolella as restricted to the southeastern United States.