Bandera virginella

Dyar, 1908

Bandera Virginella Moth

Bandera virginella is a of in the , described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1908. It is a relatively obscure species with limited published biological data. The species is known from western North America, ranging from southern Canada through the Rocky Mountain region to the southwestern United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bandera virginella: /bænˈdɛrə vɜrdʒɪˈnɛlə/

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Identification

Distinguished from by specific pattern and genitalic characters; precise diagnostic features require examination of and literature. The Bandera is small and poorly known, making field identification to level difficult without dissection or molecular analysis.

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Distribution

Southern Alberta and Washington, south through Colorado to California and New Mexico. Western North occurring in montane and arid western regions.

Similar Taxa

  • Bandera spp.Other in the Bandera share similar general and occur in overlapping ranges; precise identification requires examination of or reference to original species descriptions.

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