Eudactylota iobapta
(Meyrick, 1927)
Eudactylota iobapta is a small gelechiid with a wingspan of 9–13 mm. It is characterized by distinctive orange-brown forewings with contrasting off-white fascia and mixed brown-white costal margins. The occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eudactylota iobapta: /juːˌdækˈtɪloʊtə aɪˈoʊbəptə/
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Identification
The combination of small size (9–13 mm wingspan), orange-brown forewings with a contrasting off-white fascia, and the buff streak on the costal margin distinguishes this from other Eudactylota. The mixed brown and white costal margin pattern is particularly distinctive.
Distribution
Mexico; United States (Arizona, Texas)
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Stomopteryx iobapta by Meyrick in 1927, later transferred to the Eudactylota.
iNaturalist observations
122 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data compilation.