Isophrictis anteliella
(Busck, 1903)
Isophrictis anteliella is a small gelechiid described by August Busck in 1903. It is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States. The is characterized by distinctive wing markings including black longitudinal streaks and a thin white line.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isophrictis anteliella: //ˌaɪsoʊˈfrɪktɪs ænˌtɛliˈɛlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from by the combination of two black longitudinal streaks on the forewing (one on fold, one centrally placed), circular black second discal stigma, and the thin white line running obliquely from costal one-fourth to termen. The small size (12–12.5 mm wingspan) and dark gray hindwings are additional supporting characters.
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Distribution
Recorded from Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey, and Texas in the United States. GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Other Isophrictis speciesSimilar size and general wing pattern; distinguished by specific arrangement and number of black streaks, shape of discal stigma, and presence of white line