Nemapogon defectella
(Zeller, 1873)
A small in the Tineidae, originally described by Zeller in 1873 under the basionym Tinea defectella. It occurs in scattered localities across North America, with records from Arizona, California, New Hampshire, and West Virginia. As a member of Nemapogon, it likely shares the 's general of feeding on detritus, fungi, or stored products, though specific habits for this remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemapogon defectella: /ˌnɛməˈpoʊɡɒn dɪfəktˈɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, California, New Hampshire, and West Virginia in the United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in California.
Similar Taxa
- Nemapogon gersimoviAnother Nemapogon intercepted at U.S. ports in soybean shipments; distinguished by morphological features and geographic origin (China vs. North America)