Pseudochelaria pennsylvanica
Dietz, 1900
Pseudochelaria pennsylvanica is a described by in 1900. It occurs in eastern and central North America, with records spanning from Arizona to the Atlantic seaboard. The belongs to a of small moths whose typically feed on material, though specific associations for this species remain undocumented. Like other members of Gelechiidae, are likely and attracted to light.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudochelaria pennsylvanica: //ˌsjuːdoʊkəˈlɛəriə ˌpɛn.sɪlˈvæn.ɪ.kə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. GBIF data also indicate occurrences in California and Vermont.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'pennsylvanica' refers to Pennsylvania, the locality state. The Pseudochelaria is classified within Gelechiinae.
Data availability
Despite 199 iNaturalist observations, published biological information for this remains sparse. Most records consist of specimens attracted to light traps.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- Synchronous Fireflies in Pennsylvania are Rare and Unusual
- Bug Eric: Firefly Tag
- Dispelling Urban Myths With Science Can Save Your Ash
- Tigers in the Nebraska Badlands | Beetles In The Bush
- Pipestone National Monument | Beetles In The Bush