Neotelphusa querciella
(Chambers, 1872)
Neotelphusa querciella is a small in the Gelechiidae. It is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States. The is associated with oak, with larvae feeding on Quercus obtusiloba.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neotelphusa querciella: /nɛ.oʊˈtɛlf.ʊ.sa kwerˈsiː.e.lə/
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Identification
Small gelechiid ; specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources. likely resemble other small, narrow-winged Neotelphusa .
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Habitat
Oak-associated ; presence linked to stands of Quercus obtusiloba (post oak).
Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Distribution records also indicate presence in Canada and the United States broadly.
Diet
Larvae feed on Quercus obtusiloba (post oak).
Host Associations
- Quercus obtusiloba - larval Specific oak ; also known as post oak
Ecological Role
Leaf-feeding larva on oak; specific impacts not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Neotelphusa speciesSmall gelechiid moths with similar size and wing shape; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters.
More Details
Original description
Originally described as Depressaria querciella by Chambers in 1872.