Monochroa angustipennella
(Clemens, 1863)
Monochroa angustipennella is a small gelechiid described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1863. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from California to the northeastern United States. The is characterized by distinctive wing patterning with silvery-white and dark fuscous coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monochroa angustipennella: //mɔˈnoʊkrə ˌæŋɡəstɪpɛnˈɛlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Monochroa by the combination of: silvery-white forewing base with gradual fuscous overlay; small round black discal dot at end of ; short oblique triangular light yellow spot at beginning of costal cilia; heavy deep black line at base of cilia interrupted by yellowish-white dashes; and yellowish edge opposite the costal triangular spot. The wingspan of approximately 12 mm and dark fuscous hindwings with silvery reflections provide additional distinguishing features.
Distribution
North America: recorded from California, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
Similar Taxa
- Other Monochroa speciesSimilar small gelechiid moths with fuscous forewings; distinguished by specific pattern elements including the black discal dot, yellow costal spot, and interrupted black ciliary line
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1863. Currently placed in Aristoteliinae within Gelechiidae.