Mea skinnerella
(Dietz, 1905)
Mea skinnerella is a small in the Meessiidae, described by in 1905. It belongs to a family of moths formerly treated as part of but now recognized as distinct. The Mea contains relatively obscure species with limited documented . 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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