Clepsis penetralis

Razowski, 1979

Clepsis penetralis is a small described by Razowski in 1979. It occurs in western and northeastern North America, with records from Utah, Colorado, Vermont, Washington, and southern Canada including Alberta. are active from late June through early September. The belongs to a whose typically roll or tie leaves for shelter.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clepsis penetralis: //ˈklɛpsɪs pɛˈnɛˌtrælɪs//

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Identification

Small size ( 6–7.5 mm) distinguishes it from larger . Separation from such as Clepsis peritana requires examination of or other subtle morphological features not detailed in general references. Geographic distribution may help narrow possibilities, though range overlap with other Clepsis occurs.

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Appearance

length 6–7.5 mm. As a member of the , it likely has the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture with folded roof-like over the body. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Utah, Colorado, Vermont, Washington, and southern Canada (Alberta). The disjunct distribution suggests either a broader range with under-sampling or isolated in western and northeastern regions of North America.

Seasonality

on from late June to early September.

Behavior

are attracted to light, based on collection records and standard .

Similar Taxa

  • Clepsis peritanaSimilar size and appearance; both occur in western North America. Requires detailed examination to distinguish.
  • Other Clepsis speciesMany share small size and general ; identification to often requires examination.

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Taxonomic note

Described by Józef Razowski in 1979, a in .

Data limitations

Fewer than 25 iNaturalist observations and limited published biological information indicate this remains poorly known.

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