Nemapogon rileyi

Riley's Nemapogon

Nemapogon rileyi is a small in the Tineidae, commonly known as fungus moths or clothes moths. The is found in eastern and southern North America. have a wingspan of 13–16 mm and have been recorded on wing year-round, with timing varying by location. The specific epithet honors the entomologist Charles Valentine Riley.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemapogon rileyi: /nɛməˈpoʊɡən ˈraɪli/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Nemapogon by geographic distribution and genitalia characteristics; precise external diagnostic features are not well documented in general sources. As with many Tineidae, identification to species level typically requires examination of genitalia or molecular analysis.

Appearance

Small with wingspan of 13–16 mm. exhibit typical Tineidae with narrow, elongated wings. Coloration and pattern details are not well documented in available sources.

Distribution

North America: recorded from Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. The appears to be distributed across the eastern and southern United States.

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing year-round; specific periods vary by location.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'rileyi' honors Charles Valentine Riley (1843–1895), a prominent American entomologist known as the 'Father of Entomology' in the United States.

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