Amydria dyarella
Amydria dyarella is a in the Tineidae (formerly placed in Acrolophidae). It is known from the eastern and south-central United States, with records from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia. The has been documented through 111 iNaturalist observations as of the source date.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amydria dyarella: /əˈmɪdriə daɪˈærɛlə/
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Identification
Identification to level within the Amydria requires dissection and examination of genitalia. Specimens cannot be reliably distinguished from other Amydria species based on external alone.
Distribution
Eastern and south-central United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and West Virginia.
Behavior
Attracted to ultraviolet light; has been observed at blacklighting events.
Similar Taxa
- Amydria sp. (undetermined species)External insufficient for -level identification; dissection required for definitive determination.
- Pseudopsalta confusellaHas been confused with Amydria at blacklighting events due to similar size and appearance; requires dissection to distinguish.