Isophrictis actinopa
Meyrick, 1929
Isophrictis actinopa is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is recorded from Texas in North America. As a member of the Isophrictis, it belongs to a group of gelechiid moths whose larvae are frequently associated with Asteraceae plants, though specific host records for this remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isophrictis actinopa: /ˌaɪsəˈfrɪktɪs ˈæktɪnəˌpæ/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features for I. actinopa are not documented in available sources. The can be distinguished from only through examination of genitalia or reference to the original description.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, United States. GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in Canada and additional United States localities.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Edward Meyrick based on material from Texas. Meyrick was a prolific describer of microlepidoptera, and many of his species descriptions require modern revision to confirm diagnostic characters and geographic range.