Post by Sebbe on Sept 15, 2024 19:01:49 GMT
Taxonomic revision of the genus Grammia Rambur (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Arctiidaeiinae).
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Distribution: Known only from the San Francisco area (Lake Merced), CA and Klamath County, OR (see‘remarks’).
Molecular variation: Not examined.Remarks: The only known specimens of this species originated from the San Francisco area nearly a century ago, with the exception of a male specimen that appears to be this species, collected on 23 July 1966 at Skookum Meadows, 8 miles east of Chemult,Klamath County, OR. This specimen is nearly identical to topo typical G. edwardsii, except that the veinlines are lacking, the forewing fringe is brown not pale, and the medial band is reduced to a discal spot.Antennal, eye, and valve structure match that of edwardsii.Grammia edwardsii may therefore occur more widely in northern CA and southern OR, but is very rarely collected because of its diurnal, rapid flight.
Molecular variation: Not examined.Remarks: The only known specimens of this species originated from the San Francisco area nearly a century ago, with the exception of a male specimen that appears to be this species, collected on 23 July 1966 at Skookum Meadows, 8 miles east of Chemult,Klamath County, OR. This specimen is nearly identical to topo typical G. edwardsii, except that the veinlines are lacking, the forewing fringe is brown not pale, and the medial band is reduced to a discal spot.Antennal, eye, and valve structure match that of edwardsii.Grammia edwardsii may therefore occur more widely in northern CA and southern OR, but is very rarely collected because of its diurnal, rapid flight.
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