Amydria obliquella

Dietz, 1905

A small in the Tineidae, described by William G. Dietz in 1905. Records indicate presence at blacklighting events in California, suggesting activity. The Amydria contains whose larvae are often associated with detritus or plant material, though specific for this species remains poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amydria obliquella: /əˈmɪdriə ˌɒblɪˈkwɛlə/

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Identification

Distinguishable from other Amydria by genitalic characters requiring dissection; external insufficient for reliable species-level identification within the . Similar to Pseudopsalta confusella in general appearance.

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, California, Manitoba, Maryland, New Mexico, Saskatchewan, and Texas.

Seasonality

have been observed in July at blacklighting events in California.

Behavior

are attracted to ultraviolet light.

Similar Taxa

Pseudopsalta confusellaSimilar external ; genitalic examination required to distinguish from Amydria obliquella
Amydria spp.Congeneric require dissection for definitive identification