Bohemannia
Stainton, 1859
Bohemannia is a of minute in the , commonly known as microlepidoptera. The genus contains nine described distributed primarily across Europe and East Asia. These moths are among the smallest lepidopterans, with most species described in the 19th and 20th centuries. of Nepticulidae are , though specific associations for most Bohemannia species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bohemannia: /boˈhɛ.mæn.i.ə/
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Identification
Identification to level requires examination of and pattern details. are minute with wingspans typically under 10 mm. often show characteristic pattern elements including spots or ; for example, B. quadrimaculella has four distinct forewing spots. Specimens are best collected by sweeping or rearing from leaf mines.
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Distribution
Europe (including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United ) and East Asia (Japan, China, Russian Far East). Distribution records from GBIF indicate confirmed presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Similar Taxa
- StigmellaBoth are with minute size and leaf-mining ; Bohemannia is distinguished by pattern elements and male structure.
- EctoedemiaSimilar minute size and leaf-mining habit; Bohemannia typically have more contrasting markings and different .
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Species diversity
Nine are currently recognized: B. auriciliella (France), B. manschurella (China), B. nipponicella (Japan), B. nubila (Russian Far East), B. piotra (Russian Far East), B. pulverosella (Europe), B. quadrimaculella (Europe), B. suiphunella (Russian Far East), and B. ussuriella (Russian Far East).
Taxonomic history
The was established by Stainton in 1859. Several were transferred from other genera or described by Puplesis in 1984–1985 based on material from the Russian Far East.