Mea bipunctella
(Dietz, 1905)
Two-spotted Mea Moth
Mea bipunctella, commonly known as the Two-spotted Mea , is a of moth in the Meessiidae (formerly placed in Tineidae). The species was first described by Dietz in 1905 under the basionym Progona bipunctella. It is a small moth with documented observations primarily from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mea bipunctella: //ˈmiːə bɪˌpʌŋkˈtɛlə//
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Distribution
Documented observations indicate presence in North America. The has been recorded on iNaturalist with 444 observations, suggesting established in regions where observers are active.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Progona bipunctella by Dietz in 1905. The Mea was established subsequently, and the was transferred to this genus. placement has been revised from Tineidae to Meessiidae in modern classifications.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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