Telphusa

Chambers, 1872

Telphusa is a of in the , established by Chambers in 1872. The genus contains approximately 60 described distributed across multiple continents. Species in this genus are small moths, typical of the Gelechiidae family, with most being poorly studied beyond original descriptions. The genus is taxonomically stable within the Gelechiinae and tribe Litini.

Telphusa perspicua by (c) Victor Engel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Victor Engel. Used under a CC-BY license.Telphusa by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.Telphusa betulella by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Telphusa: /tɛlˈfjuːzə/

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Distribution

of Telphusa have been recorded from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with the highest diversity in the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. Specific distribution varies considerably by species.

Similar Taxa

  • GelechiaBoth belong to and share small size and general body plan; Telphusa can be distinguished by genitalic characters and pattern details requiring microscopic examination.
  • ColeotechnitesSimilar small with banded or mottled ; separation requires examination of and detailed patterns.

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