Obithome punctiferella
(Busck, 1906)
Obithome punctiferella is a small and the sole member of its . It belongs to the Cosmopterigidae, a group of minute moths often referred to as cosmet moths. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records concentrated in Texas. Its and larval habits remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Obithome punctiferella: /ˌoʊbɪˈθoʊmeɪ ˌpʌŋktɪfɪˈrɛlə/
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Identification
As the only in the Obithome, identification to genus level distinguishes it from other Cosmopterigidae. Within the , members are generally small with narrow, often pointed wings and reduced wing venation. Specific diagnostic features for O. punctiferella relative to other cosmet moths have not been clearly documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, North America. The appears to have a restricted range with limited documented occurrences.
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Taxonomic Note
The Obithome is , containing only O. punctiferella. The Cosmopterigidae comprises approximately 1,600 described of small worldwide, many with poorly known .