Anacampsis coverdalella
Kearfott, 1903
Coverdale's anacampsis, Coverdale's Anacampsis Moth
A small gelechiid with distinctive two-toned forewings: dark purplish-brown at the base and outer fourth, with a bright canary yellow band between. Native to the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Named by Kearfott in 1903.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis coverdalella: //ˌænəˈkæmpsɪs ˌkoʊvərˈdeɪlə//
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Identification
The sharply defined vertical division lines between dark brown and yellow forewing bands distinguish it from other Anacampsis , which typically show more gradual or oblique color transitions. The slightly serrate (notched) division line is a useful diagnostic feature.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan 10–11.5 mm. Forewings: base ( to inner margin) dark purplish-brown; three-quarters canary yellow, slightly paler along costa than below median line; outer fourth returns to dark purplish-brown. Division lines between color bands are vertical, slightly serrate. Hindwings uniformly fuscous.
Distribution
Southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States: recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anacampsis speciesSimilar size and general gelechiid , but lack the sharply vertical, slightly serrate division lines between dark and yellow forewing bands
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Etymology
Specific epithet likely honors an individual named Coverdale, though original description context not verified