Enchrysa dissectella
Zeller, 1873
Orange-crescent Moth
A small in the Gelechiidae, recorded from scattered localities in northeastern North America. The refers to a distinctive orange crescent marking on the forewing. First described by Zeller in 1873. The remains poorly known with limited published biological information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enchrysa dissectella: //ɛnˈkraɪsə dɪˌsɛkˈtɛlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other small gelechiid moths by the orange crescent marking on the forewing. Similar in the region lack this specific marking pattern. Genitalia examination may be necessary for definitive identification given the 's morphological diversity.
Distribution
North America: recorded from Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Ontario, and Vermont. Records suggest a northeastern distribution with western extensions.
Similar Taxa
- Other GelechiidaeLack orange crescent forewing marking; many require genitalia dissection for reliable separation
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Enchrysa is , containing only E. dissectella. The was described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1873.
Data limitations
Only 88 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data compilation. Published biological studies (, plants, ) appear absent from accessible literature.