Epermenia infracta
Braun, 1926
Epermenia infracta is a in the Epermeniidae. It was described by Annette Frances Braun in 1926. The was previously treated as a synonym of Epermenia strictella but is now recognized as valid. It has been recorded from scattered localities across western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epermenia infracta: /ˌɛ.pɛrˈmɛ.ni.ə ɪnˈfræk.tə/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from its former synonym Epermenia strictella by structural and genitalic differences; specific external diagnostic features are not documented in available sources. As with many Epermeniidae, are small with narrow, wings and reduced wing venation.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Colorado, Oregon, and California in western North America.
Similar Taxa
- Epermenia strictellaFormerly treated as a synonym; now recognized as a distinct based on structural and genitalic differences
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Taxonomic history
The was previously synonymized under Epermenia strictella but has since been reinstated as a valid species. The original description by Braun (1926) provides the basis for its current recognition.