Calosima argyrosplendella
Dietz, 1910
Calosima argyrosplendella is a of in the Blastobasidae, described by Dietz in 1910. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and southern United States. As with most Blastobasidae, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calosima argyrosplendella: /kæloʊˈsaɪmə ɑːrˌdʒaɪroʊsplɛnˈdɛlə/
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Distribution
United States: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, Maine, and West Virginia.
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Taxonomic history
Described by William G. Dietz in 1910. The Calosima belongs to the Blastobasinae within Blastobasidae, a of small often referred to as scavenger moths.
Observation status
Only 3 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating either genuine rarity or underreporting due to small size and inconspicuous appearance.