Mea skinnerella
(Dietz, 1905)
Mea skinnerella is a small in the Meessiidae, described by Dietz in 1905. It belongs to a family of moths formerly treated as part of Tineidae but now recognized as distinct. The Mea contains relatively obscure species with limited documented natural history. Available records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mea skinnerella: /ˈmeɪə skɪnəˈrɛlə/
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Distribution
Documented from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse and likely incomplete due to the ' small size and specialized preferences typical of meessiid .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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