Isophrictis trimaculella
(Chambers, 1874)
Isophrictis trimaculella is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1874. The name refers to the three characteristic spots on the forewings. It has been recorded in limited numbers from Kentucky and Texas in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isophrictis trimaculella: //ˌaɪsəˈfrɪktɪs ˌtraɪməˈkjuːlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Isophrictis by the specific pattern of three dark brown forewing spots: one small spot on the fold before the middle, one larger at the disc middle, and one at the disc end. The ochreous ground color with brown suffusion and scattered dark near the cilia base also aid identification. Similar gelechiid moths may lack this precise three-spot arrangement or differ in spot size and placement.
Distribution
Recorded from Kentucky and Texas in North America. GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in Canada and additional United States locations, though specific provinces or states beyond Kentucky and Texas are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Isophrictis speciesMay share general gelechiid but differ in the specific number, size, and placement of forewing spots; I. trimaculella is characterized by its distinctive three-spot pattern.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'trimaculella' derives from Latin 'tri-' (three) and 'macula' (spot), referring to the three characteristic spots on the forewings.