Amydria
Clemens, 1859
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9Amydria is a of small in the Tineidae (formerly placed in Acrolophidae). The genus contains approximately 18 described , primarily distributed in North America. Species-level identification requires dissection and examination of genitalia. The genus has been documented at blacklighting events in California, where specimens are attracted to ultraviolet light.
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Identification
-level identification of Amydria requires microscopic examination. identification is not possible without dissection and analysis of genital structures. Specimens are small with typical tineoid . The genus has been historically confused with Pseudopsalta; records from California suggest specimens may be misidentified as Pseudopsalta confusella.
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include the United States, with specific documentation from Vermont and California.
Behavior
are attracted to ultraviolet light and have been documented at blacklighting stations during nighttime surveys.
Similar Taxa
- PseudopsaltaHistorical confusion between ; Amydria specimens have been misidentified as Pseudopsalta confusella in California survey records.
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Taxonomic Placement
Amydria has been variously placed in Acrolophidae or Tineidae depending on classification system used. Current sources (NCBI, iNaturalist, GBIF) place it in Tineidae, while older sources list it in Acrolophidae.