Olceclostera indistincta
H. Edwards, 1886
Olceclostera indistincta is a in the Apatelodidae, originally described by Henry Edwards in 1886 under the basionym Apatelodes indistincta. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Olceclostera angelica in the GBIF backbone . It has been documented from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. As a member of Apatelodidae, it belongs to a family of medium-sized moths with larvae that often feed on woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olceclostera indistincta: /ˌɒlsɪˈklɒstərə ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktə/
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Distribution
Vermont, United States. Additional distribution records are limited due to its synonym status with Olceclostera angelica.
Similar Taxa
- Olceclostera angelicaCurrently considered the valid name for this ; O. indistincta is treated as a synonym in modern classifications.
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Nomenclatural Status
Olceclostera indistincta was originally described as Apatelodes indistincta by H. Edwards in 1886. The was later transferred to the Olceclostera. GBIF currently lists this name as a synonym of Olceclostera angelica, though NCBI maintains it as a separate species entry. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Apatelodidae.