Vitula broweri
Heinrich, 1956
Brower's Vitula Moth
Vitula broweri is a small in the , described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. It occurs across much of North America, from Canada to the eastern and central United States. The is characterized by its modest size and distinctive pale brownish with -powdered areas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vitula broweri: /vɪˈtuːla ˈbraʊəri/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Vitula by the combination of small size (14–16 mm wingspan), pale brownish fuscous with -powdered , and pale fuscous with slightly darker and margins. The white-powdered forewing area is a diagnostic feature.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 14–16 mm. are pale brownish fuscous with a -powdered area. are pale fuscous with slightly darker and margin.
Distribution
North America: British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta (Canada); Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Vermont (United States); Ontario (Canada).
Similar Taxa
- Other Vitula speciesSimilar size and general appearance, but V. broweri distinguished by -powdered and specific coloration pattern
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Taxonomic history
Described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The epithet honors an individual with surname Brower.