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Leucania new species 0001 is nearly identical to Leucania stolata. The forewing color of stolata is lighter and has a hard to define glossy sheen. The markings of stolata are less prominent. In particular the dark streak arising from the lower margin of the wing, although prominent in this new species, is absent, or only vaguely indicated. The differences in the male genitalia between the two species are indicated by blue arrows in the respective photographs.
Leucania new species 0001 Diagnosis: Leucania new species 0001 is a species of the U.S. Southwest and presumably Mexico. The forewing is creamy yellow but lacks a glossy sheen. A strong, prominent white lines runs from the base of the wing to the discal dot and is accented below with dark gray. The discal dot is a small, gray spot and is followed by a triangular gray patch angled toward the outer margin of the wing. A dark, near black streak arises from the lower (inner) margin near the base of the wing. The outer margin of the wing has small, gray, diffuse streaks. Hindwing pure white. Distribution: This new species ranges from central Texas in the east to southeastern New Mexico in the west. Presumably it also ranges into Mexico, but this has not yet be verified. Identification Quality: Good. The relationship between this presumptive new species and Leucania stolata, particularly in Mexico, still needs to be studied.
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Leucania new species 0001
Similar Species: Leucania stolata
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