Dichomeris siren

Hodges, 1986

Least Dichomeris Moth

Dichomeris siren is a small gelechiid described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is known from the eastern United States, with records spanning from the Mid-Atlantic through the Southeast and into the Midwest. The is characterized by its diminutive size, with forewing lengths of 3.1–3.8 mm. are active from late spring through early autumn.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dichomeris siren: /dɪˈkɒmərɪs ˈsaɪrɛn/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Dichomeris by its extremely small size; forewing length of 3.1–3.8 mm is notably reduced compared to . Precise diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features not detailed in general sources.

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Appearance

Forewing length 3.1–3.8 mm. Small with typical gelechiid : narrow, wings and slender body. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.

Distribution

United States: recorded from Maryland, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Distribution appears to follow a broad eastern and midwestern pattern.

Seasonality

on wing from May to October, indicating a multivoltine or extended period across the warmer months.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986, a in North American Lepidoptera, particularly microlepidoptera.

Collection Records

Based on 57 iNaturalist observations as of data compilation, indicating moderate but not extensive documentation of occurrence.