Ortholepis myricella

McDunnough, 1958

Ortholepis myricella is a small in the Pyralidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1958. It is known from scattered locations across northern North America. The has a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. It belongs to the Phycitinae, a diverse group of small moths often associated with plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ortholepis myricella: /ɔrˈθɒlɪpɪs mɪˈrɪsɛlə/

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Identification

The small size (15 mm wingspan) and specific geographic distribution in northern North America may aid identification. No documented distinguishing features separate it from other Ortholepis in available literature.

Distribution

North America: British Columbia, Maine, Manitoba, Michigan, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Ortholepis speciesCongeneric share similar small size and general ; specific diagnostic features for O. myricella are not documented.
  • Other Phycitinae mothsMembers of this are typically small with similar body plans, requiring genitalia examination or molecular data for reliable identification.

More Details

Taxonomic placement

Classified in Phycitinae based on Catalogue of Life; this subfamily contains many with poorly known .

Data limitations

Only 36 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date; the appears rarely collected or underreported.

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