Glyphidocera meyrickella
Busck, 1907
Glyphidocera meyrickella is a small in the Autostichidae, described by August Busck in 1907. It is recorded from scattered localities across eastern and central North America. The is characterized by its ochreous forewings densely sprinkled with black scales and two distinct blackish discal spots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glyphidocera meyrickella: /ˌɡlɪfɪdoʊˈsɪərə ˌmaɪrɪˈkɛlə/
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Identification
The combination of small size (14–15 mm wingspan), ochreous forewings heavily sprinkled with black scales, and two well-defined blackish discal spots (mid- and end-cell) distinguishes this from . The profuse black scaling creates a speckled overall appearance rather than clear pattern elements.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan 14–15 mm. Forewings ochreous in ground color, evenly and profusely sprinkled with black scales. Two blackish discal spots present: one centered on the middle of the , another at the end of the cell. Hindwing appearance not described in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Maine, Maryland, Oklahoma, and South Carolina in North America. The scattered distribution pattern suggests possible undercollection rather than disjunct .
Similar Taxa
- Other Glyphidocera speciesCongeneric share general body plan and size range; G. meyrickella is distinguished by its specific forewing coloration and spotting pattern
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'meyrickella' honors Edward Meyrick (1854–1938), the influential British entomologist who made foundational contributions to the classification of microlepidoptera.