Filatima hemicrossa
(Meyrick, 1927)
Filatima hemicrossa is a small gelechiid with a wingspan of 20–21 mm. It occurs in scattered localities across North America including Texas, Montana, and Florida. are active during spring, with records from April to May.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Filatima hemicrossa: /fɪˈlɑːtɪmə hɛmɪˈkrɒsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Filatima by the combination of: pale grey forewings with dark grey speckling, distinct blackish lines, well-defined darker area in the lower two-thirds of the , and the oblique blackish mark beneath the at one-fourth. The partially whitish tinge between veins and the specific pattern of irroration are diagnostic.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, Montana, and Florida in the United States. Distribution records suggest a scattered North American range.
Seasonality
on wing from April to May. No data available on stages.
Similar Taxa
- Other Filatima speciesSimilar small gelechiid moths with grey forewings; distinguished by the specific wing pattern elements including the darker area and oblique costal mark
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. The specific epithet 'hemicrossa' refers to the partial cross-like or divided marking pattern on the forewing.
Observation rarity
Only 6 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data collection, suggesting this is rarely encountered or underreported.