Aristotelia hexacopa
Meyrick, 1929
Aristotelia hexacopa is a microlepidopteran in the Gelechiidae, described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It belongs to the Aristotelia, commonly known as twirler moths. The is documented from the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is small and boldly patterned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aristotelia hexacopa: //ˌæɹɪstoʊˈtiːliə ˌhɛksəˈkoʊpə//
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Identification
Members of the Aristotelia are tiny but boldly marked in the twirler moth Gelechiidae. Identification to level requires examination of morphological characters not visible in standard photographs. Aristotelia hexacopa is one of approximately 35 named species in the genus north of Mexico, with additional undescribed species known.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, California, and New Mexico in the southwestern United States.
Behavior
are attracted to ultraviolet light sources, a trait common among Lepidoptera.
Similar Taxa
- Aristotelia elegantellaAnother small, boldly marked twirler moth in the same , found in similar geographic regions including Colorado
- Other Aristotelia speciesApproximately 35 named exist north of Mexico, many awaiting description; species-level identification requires specialized examination
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Taxonomic note
The Aristotelia contains many undescribed species. Only 35 named are currently recognized north of Mexico, though the actual diversity is greater.