Anacampsis fullonella
(Zeller, 1873)
Anacampsis fullonella is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1873. It is a North American with a documented range concentrated in the south-central and southeastern United States. The species is relatively well-documented, with over 2,000 observations recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis fullonella: /ˌænəˈkæmpsɪs ˌfʊloʊˈnɛlə/
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Identification
Members of the Anacampsis are generally small with narrow, forewings and relatively broad hindwings. Specific diagnostic features for A. fullonella are not well-documented in available sources. Identification to level likely requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis by a .
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Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The distribution is centered on the south-central and southeastern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anacampsis speciesThe Anacampsis contains numerous similar small that are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination. Many in this genus share general size, wing shape, and coloration patterns.
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Taxonomic history
Described by German entomologist Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1873, a prominent 19th-century lepidopterist who described many Gelechiidae .