Polix
Hodges, 1974
Species Guides
1- Polix coloradella(Skunk Moth)
Polix is a of small in the Oecophoridae, first described by Hodges in 1974. As a member of the Oecophorinae, these moths are part of a diverse group of concealer moths. The genus has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polix: /ˈpo.liks/
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Identification
Polix are distinguished from other Oecophorinae by genitalic characters and subtle wing pattern differences. As with many small oecophorid , definitive identification to genus level often requires examination of male genitalia structures.
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Distribution
Northeastern United States; confirmed records from Vermont.
Similar Taxa
- Other Oecophorinae generaSimilar small size and general wing pattern; distinguished by genitalic and specific wing venation characters.
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Taxonomic history
The Polix was established by Ronald B. Hodges in 1974 within the Oecophoridae. It is placed in the Oecophorinae, one of the largest subfamilies of concealer moths.