Aroga paraplutella
(Busck, 1910)
Aroga paraplutella is a small gelechiid with a wingspan of 11–12 mm. It is distinguished by blackish fuscous forewings with a light reddish-yellow area below the fold, and light fuscous hindwings. The is known from California and Arizona in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aroga paraplutella: /əˈroʊɡə ˌpærəpluːˈtɛlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Aroga by the specific pattern of a light reddish-yellow area on the forewing below the fold, contrasting with the blackish fuscous ground color. The small size (11–12 mm wingspan) and southwestern U.S. distribution help narrow identification.
Distribution
Recorded from California and Arizona, United States
Similar Taxa
- Other Aroga speciesSimilar small size and general gelechiid ; requires examination of forewing pattern details for differentiation
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Busck in 1910