Amydria curvistrigella
Dietz, 1905
Amydria curvistrigella is a small in the Tineidae (formerly placed in Acrolophidae). It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically California and Arizona. The species was described by Dietz in 1905. Like other members of this family, it is likely associated with detritus or plant material, though specific remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amydria curvistrigella: //əˈmɪdɹiə kɜːrvɪˈstrɪɡɛlə//
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Identification
Identification to level requires genitalia dissection; external alone is insufficient to distinguish Amydria curvistrigella from . The Amydria contains multiple similar species, and field identification is generally not reliable without microscopic examination.
Distribution
Known from California and Arizona in the southwestern United States. Records are sparse and localized.
Behavior
have been attracted to ultraviolet light at night, indicating activity. This is consistent with the 's general pattern.
Similar Taxa
- Amydria confusellaFormerly placed in Pseudopsalta; external similar, requiring dissection for separation
- Other Amydria species contains multiple cryptic distinguishable only by genitalia
More Details
Taxonomic History
This was originally described in the Acrolophidae, but modern classifications place it in Tineidae. The family Acrolophidae has been synonymized with Tineidae in recent treatments.
Identification Challenges
Bohart Museum records note that Amydria specimens from Night events could not be identified to without dissection, with A. curvistrigella being one possible identity among several similar species.