Antaeotricha agrioschista
(Meyrick, 1927)
Antaeotricha agrioschista is a small in the Depressariidae, described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. It is known from Texas, North America, and is characterized by its distinctive wing patterning of light grey forewings overlaid with white and sprinkled with dark fuscous markings. The has a wingspan of 20–21 mm. Limited information exists regarding its , associations, and ecological relationships.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Antaeotricha agrioschista: /ˈæn.ti.oʊˌtraɪ.kə ˌæɡ.ri.oʊˈskɪs.tə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Antaeotricha by the combination of: short dark fuscous transverse mark from base of ; three irregular very oblique dark fuscous lines from costa with plical and second discal stigmata forming linear marks at ends of dark portions of first two lines; and terminal dots or marks more or less distinctly indicated. The specific wing pattern elements, particularly the costal markings and stigmata arrangement, separate it from .
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Antaeotricha albulellaSimilar pale-winged appearance, but A. albulella has one or two black spots on forewings and white or pale-grey hindwings, whereas A. agrioschista lacks forewing spots and has light grey hindwings
- Antaeotricha floridellaBoth are pale-winged Antaeotricha , but A. floridella has immaculately white forewings and pale grey hindwings, lacking the dark fuscous markings and transverse lines present in A. agrioschista