Friseria caieta
Hodges, 1966
Friseria caieta is a small gelechiid described by Hodges in 1966. It is known from Arizona in the southwestern United States. The has a wingspan of 12–14 mm and exhibits distinctive forewing coloration combining white, dark brown, and orange-brown tones.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Friseria caieta: /fɹɪˈsɛɹiə kaɪˈeɪtə/
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Identification
The combination of small size (12–14 mm wingspan), white forewing ground color with dark brown and orange-brown patterning, and grey-based brown distinguishes this from other Friseria. The fuscous hindwings contrast with the patterned forewings.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan 12–14 mm. Forewings white with dark brown and orange-brown markings; many brown have grey bases. Hindwings uniformly fuscous (dusky brown-grey).
Distribution
Known from Arizona, United States. Distribution records indicate occurrence within the US, with specific documentation from this southwestern state.
Similar Taxa
- Other Friseria speciesMembers of the Friseria share small size and gelechiid ; F. caieta is distinguished by its specific forewing color pattern of white with dark brown and orange-brown markings.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1966. The specific epithet 'caieta' is of unclear etymology.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 47 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered.