Arcutelphusa talladega
Lee & Brown, 2008
Arcutelphusa talladega is a of in the Gelechiidae. It is the sole member of its . The species was described in 2008 and is known from a limited distribution in the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arcutelphusa talladega: /ˌɑr.kjuˈtɛl.fjə.sə ˌtæ.ləˈdeɪ.ɡə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, North Carolina, and Mississippi in the southeastern United States. The name references Talladega, Alabama, suggesting the type locality.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Lee and Brown in 2008. The Arcutelphusa was erected to accommodate this single .
Etymology
The specific epithet 'talladega' refers to Talladega, Alabama, likely indicating the type locality where the was first collected.