Pseudotelphusa
Janse, 1958
Pseudotelphusa is a of small in the , established by Janse in 1958. The genus contains approximately 30 described distributed primarily across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Species in this genus are generally small with wingspans typical of gelechiid moths. The genus includes both day-flying and species, with some exhibiting characteristic patterns of pale ground color with darker markings.
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How to pronounce Pseudotelphusa: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈtɛlfjʊsə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in Europe; additional occur in North America and Asia. The has a primarily Holarctic distribution pattern.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Janse in 1958 to accommodate previously placed in related genera. Several species have been transferred to or from Pseudotelphusa, with two former species (P. decuriella and P. fugitivella) now excluded.
Species Diversity
The includes 29 currently recognized , with several described relatively recently (P. floridana, P. landryi, and P. ontariensis in 2011 by Lee). The oldest described species is P. scalella (originally Phalaena scalella Scopoli, 1763).