Anacampsis nonstrigella
Busck, 1906
Anacampsis nonstrigella is a small described by August Busck in 1906. It is known from a limited range in the eastern United States. The is distinguished by its contrasting coloration with dark olive and blackish areas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis nonstrigella: //ˌænəˈkæmpsɪs nɒnstrɪˈɡɛlə//
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Identification
The combination of small size (15 mm wingspan), dark olive sharply contrasting with blackish third, and on otherwise dark separates this from other Anacampsis. The golden-brown at the forewing provide an additional diagnostic mark. Similar Anacampsis species lack this specific pattern of contrasting zones and white hindwing cilia.
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Appearance
A small with wingspan approximately 15 mm. : two-thirds dark olive, third deep blackish with scattered golden-brown near the . : dark purplish fuscous with .
Distribution
Recorded from Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, and Maine in the eastern United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the US.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anacampsis speciesSimilar small in the same , but distinguished by the specific color pattern of A. nonstrigella: dark olive two-thirds of contrasting with blackish , plus on .
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Taxonomic history
Described by August Busck in 1906, a prominent who described numerous North American microlepidoptera.
Observation frequency
As of source data, 61 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.