Nemapogon clematella
(Fabricius, 1781)
Barred White Clothes Moth
Nemapogon clematella, commonly known as the barred white , is a small in the Tineidae. It occurs across most of Europe and parts of eastern North America, including Maryland and North Carolina. The inhabits woodland environments. It belongs to a that includes several species associated with stored products and seed-feeding.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemapogon clematella: /ˌnɛməˈpoʊɡɒn ˌklɛməˈtɛlə/
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Habitat
Woodlands.
Distribution
Most of Europe; North America (Maryland, North Carolina).
Human Relevance
Member of a containing intercepted at ports due to potential agricultural threats to stored seeds and grains; specific economic impact of N. clematella is not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Nemapogon gersimoviCongeneric intercepted in Baltimore from Chinese soybean shipments; also in Nemapogon but distinguished by distribution (native range Asia) and association with bulk grain imports.
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Taxonomic Note
The Nemapogon includes with documented associations to stored products. Nemapogon gersimovi was intercepted in Baltimore in 2013 in a shipment of organic soybeans from China, representing a first-in-nation detection for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This highlights the importance of distinguishing among Nemapogon species for biosecurity purposes.