Neoheliodines cliffordi
(Harrison & Passoa, 1995)
Neoheliodines cliffordi is a of in the Heliodinidae, described by Harrison and Passoa in 1995. The Neoheliodines comprises small moths with distinctive wing patterns, though specific details for this species remain limited in published literature. It is part of a family known for metallic or iridescent markings, though species-level characteristics require direct specimen examination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoheliodines cliffordi: //ˌniː.oʊˌhiːliˈoʊdaɪ.nz ˈklɪf.ɔr.daɪ//
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Distribution
Observations recorded in North America, with iNaturalist records primarily from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The precise range boundaries are not well documented in formal literature.
Similar Taxa
- Neoheliodines arizonenseCongeneric in the same , requiring genitalia dissection or detailed wing pattern analysis for definitive separation
- Other Heliodinidae genera-level similarity in small size and metallic scaling; Neoheliodines distinguished by specific wing venation and genitalic characters
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described in the Heliodines and later transferred to Neoheliodines. The epithet 'cliffordi' honors an individual, following standard patronymic conventions in lepidopteran .