Nemapogon angulifasciella
(Dietz, 1905)
Black-patched Nemapogon
Nemapogon angulifasciella is a small tineid with a wingspan of approximately 12 mm, distributed across the eastern and southeastern United States. are active from April through October. The is known by the Black-patched Nemapogon.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemapogon angulifasciella: /nɛməˈpoʊɡɒn æŋɡjʊlɪˌfæsiˈɛlə/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'angulifasciella' refers to angular fasciae (bands) on the wings, though detailed diagnostic characters distinguishing this from are not documented in available sources. The small size (12 mm wingspan) and eastern U.S. distribution may help narrow identification.
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Distribution
Eastern and southeastern United States: recorded from Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Seasonality
active April to October.
Similar Taxa
- Nemapogon gersimoviBoth are small Nemapogon , but N. gersimovi is native to China and has been intercepted at U.S. ports in soybean shipments, whereas N. angulifasciella is native to eastern North America.
- Other Nemapogon speciesMany share similar small size and general ; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or wing pattern details not summarized in general sources.
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Common name origin
The 'Black-patched Nemapogon' presumably refers to dark markings on the wings, though this is not explicitly documented in available sources.