Antaeotricha irene
(Barnes & Busck, 1920)
Antaeotricha irene is a small in the Depressariidae, described by William Barnes and August Busck in 1920. It is known from Texas in North America. The exhibits pronounced in pattern, with males displaying much more extensive dark markings than females. feed on Sida species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Antaeotricha irene: //ˌæn.tiː.oʊˈtrɪ.kə ˈɪr.ɪ.niː//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar pale-winged Antaeotricha by the combination of: in females, the deep black transverse streak at end of combined with ground color and limited dark markings; in males, the extensive blackish fifth of . The is marked, with males much darker than females. Differs from Antaeotricha albulella, which has one or two black spots on forewings rather than the streak-at-end-of-cell pattern.
Distribution
Known from Texas, North America. Recorded from 19 iNaturalist observations.
Diet
feed on Sida (Malvaceae).
Host Associations
- Sida - larval Malvaceae
Similar Taxa
- Antaeotricha albulellaSimilar pale-winged appearance but differs in pattern: A. albulella has one or two black spots on forewings rather than the conspicuous deep black short transverse streak at end of seen in A. irene females, and lacks the extensive blackish fifth of forewing seen in A. irene males.
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Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and August Busck in 1920. The name 'irene' is of Greek origin, meaning 'peace'.