Inga sparsiciliella

(Clemens, 1864)

Black-marked Inga Moth

A small in the Oecophoridae with a wingspan of approximately 16 mm. Recorded across the southern United States from Arkansas to Virginia, as well as Mexico and Rica. The is associated with Inga trees in tropical and subtropical regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Inga sparsiciliella: /ˈiŋ.ɡə ˌspɑr.sɪˈsɪ.liˌɛl.lə/

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Identification

Small with wingspan around 16 mm. Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing from other Inga are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Rica, Mexico, and the United States (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia).

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