Nemapogon acapnopennella

(Clemens, 1863)

Nemapogon acapnopennella is a small in the Tineidae, first described by Clemens in 1863. It is widely distributed across North America, with records spanning from Canada to the southern United States. The has an exceptionally long period, with active nearly year-round in some regions.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemapogon acapnopennella: /nɛˌmæpəˈɡoʊn əˌkæpnəʊpɪˈnɛlə/

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Identification

The can be distinguished from other Nemapogon species by its North American distribution and specific wing pattern characteristics, though detailed diagnostic features require examination. The small size (approximately 9 mm wingspan) is consistent with the .

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Appearance

Small with wingspan approximately 9 mm.

Distribution

North America: recorded from Arkansas, British Columbia, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Additional records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.

Seasonality

recorded on wing from February to November, indicating a prolonged or potentially multivoltine period.

Similar Taxa

  • Nemapogon gerasimoviBoth are small Tineidae in the Nemapogon; N. gerasimovi is an Asian intercepted at U.S. ports on imported soybeans, distinguished by Palearctic distribution and association with stored grain products.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Tinea acapnopennella by Clemens in 1863, later transferred to the Nemapogon.

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