Gelechia bianulella
(Chambers, 1875)
Gelechia bianulella is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Chambers in 1875. It belongs to a large of twirler moths, many of which are poorly known biologically. The has been recorded from scattered localities across western and south-central North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gelechia bianulella: /dʒəˈlɛkiə ˌbaɪ.ə.njuˈlɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Distribution appears to be restricted to western and south-central regions of the United States.
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Oeseis bianulella by Chambers in 1875, later transferred to Gelechia. The Gelechia is taxonomically complex and has undergone repeated revision.
Data limitations
Despite 77 observations on iNaturalist and formal records in multiple states, no published biological studies (, larval plants, or detailed ) have been located for this .