Helcystogramma melanocarpa
(Meyrick, 1929)
Helcystogramma melanocarpa is a small gelechiid described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is distributed across eastern North America from Nova Scotia south to Texas. are active from spring through summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Helcystogramma melanocarpa: /hɛlsɪstoʊˈɡræmə mɛlæˈnɔkɑrpə/
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Identification
A very small gelechiid (wingspan ~11 mm) distinguished from primarily by dissection and genital examination. External is insufficient for reliable field identification to level within Helcystogramma.
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Appearance
Wingspan approximately 11 mm. Specific wing pattern details are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (Canada) south to South Carolina and west to Texas (USA). Also recorded from Manitoba.
Seasonality
on wing from March to August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Helcystogramma speciesExternal is highly similar across the ; reliable identification requires examination of genitalia.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Brachmia melanocarpa Meyrick, 1929; later transferred to Helcystogramma.