title: A new species of Palpita (Crambidae, Spilomelinae) from the coastal plains of southeastern United States.
abstract: A new species of Palpita Hübner (Crambidae, Spilomelinae), Palpita maritima, sp. n., is described from maritime forests of the coastal plains of southeastern United States.
authors.affiliation: 200 Craven Street, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 USA.
authors.forename: J Bolling
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: M Alma
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Solis
keywords: Alabama; Florida; North Carolina; Palpita; Spilomelinae; Taxonomy; coastal plain