Symmetrischema lectulifera
(Meyrick, 1929)
Symmetrischema lectulifera is a small gelechiid described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is known from a limited number of records in Texas, with a wingspan of 13–16 mm. The belongs to a whose members are often associated with Solanaceae plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Symmetrischema lectulifera: /sɪˌmɛtrɪˈskiːmə ˌlɛktjuːˈlɪfɛrə/
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Identification
The combination of small size (13–16 mm wingspan), narrow gelechiid wing shape, and geographic occurrence in Texas may help distinguish this . Positive identification requires examination of genitalia or comparison with due to the scarcity of records and lack of published diagnostic characters.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 13–16 mm. As a member of Gelechiidae, it likely has narrow, forewings with characteristic venation patterns typical of the . Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, United States. GBIF distribution records confirm occurrence in the US.
Similar Taxa
- Other Symmetrischema speciesMembers of this are morphologically similar and often require dissection for accurate identification; many have limited geographic overlap with S. lectulifera
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Gnorimoschema lectulifera by Meyrick in 1929, later transferred to Symmetrischema