Exoteleia chillcotti
Freeman, 1963
A small in the Gelechiidae, described by Freeman in 1963. Originally placed in the Coleotechnites, it was later transferred to Exoteleia. The is documented from scattered localities in the eastern and southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exoteleia chillcotti: /ˌɛksəˈtiːliə tʃɪlˈkɒti/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Exoteleia by genitalic characters; external requires microscopic examination for reliable identification. Separation from Coleotechnites depends on wing venation and genital structure.
Distribution
Eastern and southeastern United States: Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.
Similar Taxa
- Exoteleia dodecellaSimilar size and wing pattern; requires genital dissection for separation.
- Coleotechnites speciesFormerly classified in this ; shares general gelechiid but differs in wing venation and genitalia.