Agonopterix cajonensis
Clarke, 1941
Agonopterix cajonensis is a small in the Depressariidae, described by John Frederick Gates Clarke in 1941. It is known only from California in western North America. have distinctive forewing patterning with grayish fuscous ground color overlaid with ocherous-white markings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonopterix cajonensis: /ˌæɡəˈnɒptərɪks kəˌdʒoʊˈnɛnsɪs/
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Identification
The combination of small size (20–23 mm wingspan), grayish fuscous forewings with ocherous-white basal area and costal streak, dark fuscous transverse shade, and distinctive ocherous-white spot distinguishes this from other North American Agonopterix. The speckled forewing pattern with narrowly fuscous-edged cell spot is particularly characteristic.
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Distribution
Known only from California, western North America. Specific locality records are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Other Agonopterix speciesMany share similar size and general wing pattern; A. cajonensis is distinguished by the specific arrangement of ocherous-white markings on the forewing base and , the dark fuscous shade following the basal area, and the narrowly fuscous-edged spot.
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Taxonomic history
Described by John Frederick Gates Clarke in 1941. The specific epithet 'cajonensis' likely refers to the Cajon Pass or Cajon area in southern California, suggesting the type locality.