Cryptothelea
Duncan, 1841
Species Guides
2- Cryptothelea gloverii(Glover's Bagworm Moth)
- Cryptothelea nigrita(Negrita Bagworm Moth)
Cryptothelea is a of bagworm moths in the Psychidae, established by Duncan in 1841. in this genus are found in Australia and North America. The genus contains at least three described species, including C. acacienta, C. albifrons, and C. cardiophora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptothelea: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈθiːliə//
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Identification
As members of Psychidae, Cryptothelea can be identified by the larval stage, which constructs portable cases from silk and environmental materials such as plant debris, twigs, or sand. males have fully developed wings and are capable of , while adult females are typically wingless and remain within their larval cases. Specific identification to species level requires examination of genitalia or case characteristics.
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Distribution
Australia and North America.
Similar Taxa
- other Psychidae generaSimilar case-building larval ; distinguished by case construction materials, larval , and genitalia.
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Etymology
The name derives from Greek 'krypto' (hidden) and 'thele' (nipple or female), possibly referring to the concealed, case-bound females.