Pseudotelphusa landryi
Lee, 2011
Pseudotelphusa landryi is a microlepidopteran in the , described by Lee in 2011. The is known from a limited number of records in eastern North America, specifically Quebec and West Virginia. As a member of the Pseudotelphusa, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as moths. Very little specific biological information has been published for this recently described species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudotelphusa landryi: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈtɛlfjuːsə ˈlændriˌaɪ//
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Identification
Pseudotelphusa landryi can be distinguished from other Pseudotelphusa by characteristics, as is typical for this where external often provides limited diagnostic features. The species was described in 2011, suggesting it was previously confused with . Accurate identification requires examination of male genitalia or reference to the original description.
Distribution
Eastern North America. Documented from Quebec, Canada and West Virginia, United States. GBIF records indicate additional occurrences in Canada and the United States without specific provincial or state details.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pseudotelphusa speciesExternal of Pseudotelphusa is often similar, requiring examination for reliable identification. This similarity likely contributed to P. landryi being described as a distinct species only in 2011.
More Details
Taxonomic recency
Described in 2011 by Lee, making it one of the more recently recognized in the Pseudotelphusa. The relatively recent description suggests that cryptic diversity in this genus remains incompletely resolved.