Filatima depuratella
(Busck, 1910)
Filatima depuratella is a small gelechiid with a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. It is known from limited records in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. The was described by Busck in 1910 and is distinguished by its distinctive wing pattern featuring blackish markings on a pale background.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Filatima depuratella: /fɪˈlætɪmə dɪˌpjʊəˈrætɛlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Filatima by the combination of: large oblique blackish spot on (nearest at basal end), small dot at cell end, black-sprinkled costal edge above cell spot, and small costal spot at third. The specific arrangement and relative size of these forewing markings separate it from .
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona and New Mexico, United States. Distribution records limited to these two states.
Similar Taxa
- Other Filatima speciesSimilar size and general wing pattern, but differ in specific arrangement, number, and shape of blackish forewing spots and markings