Eriocraniella
Viette, 1949
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5Eriocraniella is a of small in the Eriocraniidae, established by Viette in 1949. The genus contains eight divided into two subgenera: Eriocraniella and Disfurcula. These moths are characterized by their diminutive size and relatively broad wings. The genus is restricted to the Nearctic region.
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Identification
Distinguished from other Eriocraniidae by wing venation and genitalia characteristics; the subgenera Eriocraniella and Disfurcula are separated based on differences in furca structure of the male genitalia. The broad wing shape relative to body size separates them from some related genera. -level identification requires examination of genitalia and wing patterns.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 6–10 mm. Wings are relatively broad in proportion to body size. As members of Eriocraniidae, likely exhibit the primitive moth characteristics of this , including functional .
Distribution
Nearctic region (North America).
Similar Taxa
- EriocraniaRelated in the same ; Eriocraniella is distinguished by broader wings and different genitalia structure, particularly the furca in males
- DyseriocraniaAnother Nearctic eriocraniid ; differs in wing shape and genital
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Taxonomic structure
The is divided into two subgenera: Eriocraniella (type group) with four species, and Disfurcula Davis, 1978 with four species. The subgenus Disfurcula is characterized by a reduced or absent furca in the male genitalia.