Gelechia lynceella
Zeller, 1873
Gelechia lynceella is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Zeller in 1873. It is widely distributed across North America, with records spanning from western Canada through the United States to southern regions. The belongs to a large of gelechiid moths, many of which are poorly known biologically. Like other members of Gelechiidae, are typically small with narrow wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gelechia lynceella: //ɡəˈlɛkiə lɪnsˈsiːlə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec in Canada; and California, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Wyoming in the United States. The shows a broad transcontinental range across northern and central North America.
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Taxonomic Notes
Gelechia is a large and taxonomically complex within Gelechiidae. Many are difficult to identify without examination of genitalia, and biological information remains sparse for most . The specific epithet 'lynceella' derives from Latin 'lynx' (lynx), possibly referring to sharp eyesight or markings suggestive of lynx-like features, though the original description does not clarify this etymology.