Obithome
Hodges, 1964
Species Guides
1Obithome is a of in the Cosmopterigidae, established by Hodges in 1964. The sole , Obithome punctiferella, is a small North American moth recorded from Texas. are active in winter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Obithome: /ˌoʊbɪˈθoʊmeɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Cosmopterigidae by the combination of small size (10–11 mm wingspan), dark silvery grey forewings with distinctive minute black tufts creating even speckling, and dark fuscous hindwings. The status means any specimen matching this description from Texas likely belongs to this genus.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of 10–11 mm. Forewings dark silvery grey with numerous minute tufts of black scales creating a speckled pattern. Hindwings uniformly dark fuscous.
Distribution
North America; recorded from Texas.
Seasonality
active in January.