Stathmopoda aenea
(Braun, 1918)
Stathmopoda aenea is a of in the Stathmopodidae, originally described as Erineda aenea by Braun in 1918. The species epithet 'aenea' refers to a bronze or coppery coloration. Stathmopodidae moths are generally small and often associated with dead plant material or fungi as larvae. This species has been documented through 18 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered infrequently but has a detectable presence in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stathmopoda aenea: /stæθmoʊˈpoʊdə ˈiːniə/
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Distribution
North America (documented occurrence records from United States)