Anacampsis lacteusochrella
(Chambers, 1875)
Anacampsis lacteusochrella is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1875. It is known only from California, with very few observations documented. The name refers to its milk-white (lacteus) and ochreous coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis lacteusochrella: //ænəˈkæmpsɪs lækˌtjuːsoʊˈkrɛlə//
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Identification
The combination of creamy white ground color with faint ochreous suffusion, sparse brown flecking on forewings, and the distinctive white costal streak at the cilia base against darker wing coloration distinguishes this . The specific epithet 'lacteusochrella' directly describes these color features.
Appearance
are creamy white to white, very faintly suffused with ochreous. Forewings are sparsely flecked with brown, becoming suffused with greyish, purplish brown and ochreous toward the tip. A white costal streak at the beginning of the cilia is distinguishable from the surrounding darker wing area.
Distribution
Known only from California, United States. GBIF records confirm US distribution only.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anacampsis speciesMany Anacampsis share similar size and general gelechiid ; precise wing pattern details required for separation
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet combines Latin 'lacteus' (milk-white) with 'ochreus' (ochre-colored), directly describing the coloration as noted in the original description.