Pseudotelphusa quercinigracella
(Chambers, 1872)
A small gelechiid described by Chambers in 1872. Records indicate presence in the eastern and central United States. Specific remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudotelphusa quercinigracella: //ˌsjuː.doʊˈtɛlf.ju.sa kwɜrˌsɪ.nɪˈɡræ.sɛl.lə//
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Identification
The specific epithet 'quercinigracella' suggests possible association with oak (Quercus), though this has not been confirmed in published sources. No published diagnostic characters distinguishing this from have been identified.
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Distribution
United States: recorded from Kentucky, Maryland, and Oklahoma. GBIF data also indicate records from California, though these may represent misidentifications or require verification.
Similar Taxa
- Pseudotelphusa speciesMultiple occur in North America; specific diagnostic features for P. quercinigracella are not documented in available literature, making identification to challenging without reference specimens.