Monochroa harrisonella
(Busck, 1904)
Monochroa harrisonella is a gelechiid described by August Busck in 1904. It is a small moth with distinctive wing markings, including a prominent black streak on the forewing fold and a round black spot at the end of the . The has been recorded across a broad North American range spanning the Pacific coast and Florida.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monochroa harrisonella: /məˈnɒkroʊə ˌhærɪˈsɒnɛlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Monochroa by the combination of a short black streak on the forewing fold and a deep black round spot at the end of the . The dirty whitish ground color with light ochreous overlay also aids recognition. The dark line is relatively inconspicuous compared to some .
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 16 mm. Forewings dirty whitish with light ochreous overlay. Middle of fold bears a prominent short black streak. End of marked by a deep black round spot. edge with an inconspicuous dark line preceding the cilia. Hindwings light yellowish fuscous.
Distribution
Recorded from California, Washington, and Florida in the United States, and from British Columbia in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Other Monochroa speciesShare general gelechiid and pale ground coloration; distinguished by specific pattern of black streak and spot on forewing
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by August Busck in 1904. Placement in Aristoteliinae follows modern classification.