Semioscopis merriccella
Dyar, 1902
Merrick's Semioscopis
Semioscopis merriccella is a in the Depressariidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1902. It occurs across northern North America from coast to coast. are active in spring, with forewings measuring 11–15 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Semioscopis merriccella: //ˌsɛmioʊˈskoʊpɪs məˌrɪkˈsɛlə//
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Identification
Can be distinguished from similar Semioscopis by geographic range and spring period; precise diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
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Appearance
Forewings 11–15 mm in length.
Distribution
Northern United States and southern Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Documented in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.
Seasonality
on wing from mid-March to late May. Probably one per year.
Life Cycle
Probably (one per year).
Similar Taxa
- Semioscopis aurorellaOverlapping range and similar spring ; requires careful examination to distinguish
- Semioscopis packardellaCongeneric with similar preferences in northern North America
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Etymology
Specific epithet 'merriccella' likely honors someone with the surname Merrick, though the exact derivation is not documented in available sources.