Nemapogon auropulvella

(Chambers, 1873)

Nemapogon auropulvella is a small in the Tineidae, first described by Chambers in 1873 from North America. It belongs to a that includes several associated with stored products and organic debris. The species has been recorded across a broad range of eastern and central North American localities.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemapogon auropulvella: /nɛməˈpoʊɡɒn ˌɔːroʊpʌlˈvɛlə/

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Identification

Distinguished from congeneric by genitalia ; external features alone are insufficient for reliable identification. Members of Nemapogon generally show mottled brown to gray forewings with variable pale markings.

Distribution

Recorded in North America from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Vermont.

Similar Taxa

Nemapogon gerasimoviCongeneric intercepted at U.S. ports in soybean shipments from China; distinguished by distribution (Palearctic origin) and subtle morphological differences requiring expert examination.

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Taxonomic note

The basionym Tinea auropulvella was established by Chambers in 1873 before transfer to Nemapogon.