Deltophora glandiferella
(Zeller, 1873)
A small gelechiid with forewings 5–7 mm in length. Recorded from Texas in the United States and the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas. are active from April through August and in October.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Deltophora glandiferella: //ˌdɛl.toʊˈfɔː.rə ˌɡlæn.dɪ.fəˈrɛl.ə//
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Identification
Distinguished from related Deltophora by genitalic and geographic distribution; specific external diagnostic features are not well documented in literature.
Appearance
Small with forewings measuring 5–7 mm in length. Detailed morphological descriptions of coloration and pattern are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
United States (Texas) and Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas). GBIF records additionally indicate presence in Vermont, though this may represent a vagrant or misidentification.
Seasonality
active April–August and October.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Gelechia glandifera by Zeller in 1873, later transferred to Deltophora.