Pseudotelphusa palliderosacella

Distinguished from similar Pseudotelphusa species by the combination of: (1) pale greyish ground color with faint roseate tint (rather than stronger rosy or ochreous tones), (2) two oblique blackish-brown costal streaks before the middle, (3) the short blackish dash with hoary annulus in the wing center, and (4) the paired costal and dorsal dark spots behind the middle with an intervening blackish dash. The specific epithet 'palliderosacella' (paler rose-colored) directly references the subdued rose tint compared to related species.

Forewings pale greyish, dusted with dark grey, with a very faint roseate tint. Base of costal margin, an oblique fascia behind it, and a second oblique costal band before the middle (extending to the fold) are blackish-brown. A short blackish dash surrounded by a hoary or whitish annulus appears in the middle of the wing behind the second streak. Behind the middle, a costal dark grey spot is opposite a smaller dorsal spot, with another blackish dash between them. The apical portion of the wing is more densely dusted with brownish scales.

Recorded from Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and West Virginia in the United States. GBIF records also indicate presence in Canada.

• Pseudotelphusa roseocapellaSimilar wing pattern but typically has stronger, more pronounced roseate or rosy-ochreous coloration; P. palliderosacella is distinguished by its paler, more subdued rose tint as indicated by the specific epithet
• Other Pseudotelphusa speciesThe genus Pseudotelphusa contains multiple species with complex forewing patterns; precise identification requires comparison of the specific arrangement and color intensity of costal streaks, central dash with annulus, and posterior spot patterns

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