Tebenna gemmalis

(Hulst, 1886)

Jeweled Tebenna

Tebenna gemmalis, commonly known as the Jeweled Tebenna, is a small in the Choreutidae. It occurs in western North America from California to British Columbia. are active during spring and early summer, with records from April through July in California.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tebenna gemmalis: /teˈbɛnnə d͡ʒɛmˈmɑːlɪs/

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Distribution

Western North America: California to British Columbia.

Seasonality

on wing April to July in California; likely similar timing across range.

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