Honora dotella

Dyar, 1910

Honora dotella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1910. It is to coastal California, with a known range extending from Monterey County southward through the coastal mountains. The species is characterized by relatively small forewings measuring 8.5–12.5 mm in length.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Honora dotella: //həˈnɔːrə dəʊˈtɛlə//

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Identification

Distinguished from by geographic restriction to coastal California and specific forewing measurements. Accurate identification to level requires examination of genitalia or reference to original description by Dyar (1910).

Appearance

Forewing length 8.5–12.5 mm. As a member of Pyralidae, possesses the -typical snout-like projection formed by elongated labial palps. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Coastal mountain of California, from Monterey County southward. Specific microhabitat preferences not documented.

Distribution

to the United States; restricted to coastal mountains of California from Monterey County southward. Precise southern limit of range not specified.

Similar Taxa

Other Honora species share similar and require careful examination for accurate identification; geographic distribution provides primary distinguishing feature for H. dotella.

More Details

Original description

First described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1910; original description published in Proceedings of the United States National Museum.