Martia arizonella
Ragonot, 1887
snout moth
Martia arizonella is a of in the and the sole member of its . It was described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Martia arizonella: /ˈmar.ti.a æ.rɪˌzoʊˈnɛl.lə/
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Identification
As the only in the Martia, M. arizonella can be distinguished from other Phycitinae by its unique generic assignment. Within the Phycitinae, Martia is distinguished by morphological characteristics established in Ragonot's 1887 description. Detailed diagnostic features are not readily available in accessible sources.
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments of the southwestern United States.
Distribution
North America: California, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
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Taxonomic uniqueness
Martia arizonella is the only described in the Martia, making it taxonomically distinctive within .
Historical description
The and its were established simultaneously by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887, a French known for his work on and Crambidae.