Asaphocrita irenica
Asaphocrita irenica is a small in the Blastobasidae. It occurs in western North America from California to British Columbia. The is characterized by grayish-white forewings with brown-gray sprinkling and yellowish-gray hindwings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asaphocrita irenica: /ˌæsəˈfɒkrɪtə aɪˈriːnɪkə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Blastobasidae by the combination of grayish-white forewings with brown-gray sprinkling and shining yellowish-gray hindwings. The 20 mm wingspan and western North American distribution help narrow identification.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 20 mm. Forewings are grayish white with brown-gray sprinkling. Hindwings are shining yellowish gray.
Distribution
Western North America, from California to British Columbia
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Observation frequency
The has relatively few documented observations, with 12 records on iNaturalist as of source date.