Semioscopis packardella
(Clemens, 1863)
Packard's Concealer Moth, Packard's Flatbody Moth
A small in the Depressariidae, described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1863. Known from scattered localities across North America. The references the flattened body shape characteristic of many Depressariidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Semioscopis packardella: /sɛˌmiːəˈskoʊpɪs pækˈɑːrdɛlə/
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Distribution
North America: central Alberta, southern Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Vermont, New Jersey to Ohio, Idaho, Oregon, and California.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Enicostoma packardella before transfer to Semioscopis.
Observation Frequency
Over 1,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not rare within its range.