Monochroa harrisonella
(Busck, 1904)
Monochroa harrisonella is a described by August Busck in 1904. It is a small moth with distinctive markings, including a prominent black streak on the fold and a round black spot at the end of the . The has been recorded across a broad North 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 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 is relatively inconspicuous compared to some .
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 16 mm. 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 preceding the . 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 and pale ground coloration; distinguished by specific pattern of black streak and spot on
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Taxonomic history
Described by August Busck in 1904. Placement in Aristoteliinae follows modern .