Sophronia teretracma
Meyrick, 1927
Sophronia teretracma is a small gelechiid described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. It is known only from Texas in the United States. The exhibits distinct in forewing coloration, with females sometimes showing more extensive white suffusion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sophronia teretracma: //sɒˈfroʊ.ni.ə tɛˌrɛˈtræk.mə//
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Identification
The combination of small size (18–21 mm wingspan), gray forewings with dense white speckling, blackish markings along the margins and 6–7, and the distinctive acutely angulated whitish shade from to tornus distinguishes this . The black dot preceded by brownish-ocherous costal suffusion is a key diagnostic feature. Separation from other Sophronia species requires examination of genitalia; the original description should be consulted for definitive identification.
Distribution
United States: Texas. The is known from a single state with only two iNaturalist observations and limited collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Other Sophronia speciesCongeneric share general wing pattern elements of gray ground color with white speckling; definitive separation requires examination of genitalia or reference to original species descriptions.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Edward Meyrick in 1927 based on specimens from Texas. The epithet 'teretracma' refers to characteristics of the wing pattern.
Data deficiency
This is poorly known with minimal modern records. Only two observations are documented in iNaturalist, and it has not been widely collected or studied since its original description.