Enchrysa
Zeller, 1873
Species Guides
1- Enchrysa dissectella(Orange-crescent Moth)
Enchrysa is a of small in the Gelechiidae, Aristoteliinae. The genus contains at least one described , Enchrysa dissectella, which occurs in northeastern and north-central North America. are characterized by distinctive wing patterning with iridescent green scaling on dark areas of the forewings.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The sole described , Enchrysa dissectella, can be recognized by its small size (wingspan 10–12.5 mm) and distinctive forewing pattern. The forewings show a dark basal half and outer costal area overlaid with iridescent green , separated from a dull ochreous outer half by a pale yellow line. The dark costal patch at the apex divides the wing tip and is rounded at its inner end. A tiny dark dot is present on the ochreous area near the end, positioned below but not touching the dark patch above. Hindwings are uniformly fuscous.
Distribution
Recorded from northeastern and north-central North America: Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Ontario, and Vermont.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Zeller in 1873. It is currently placed in the Aristoteliinae of Gelechiidae.
Species Content
Only one , Enchrysa dissectella, is definitively associated with this in available sources. The genus may be , though this cannot be confirmed from current data.