Montescardia fuscofasciella
(Chambers, 1875)
Montescardia fuscofasciella is a of in the , described by Chambers in 1875. It belongs to a of small moths commonly associated with detritivorous or keratinophagous feeding habits. The species is known from limited records in the eastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Montescardia fuscofasciella: /mɒn.tɛsˈkɑːr.di.ə ˌfʊs.koʊ.fæs.iˈɛl.lə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Kentucky, USA. Distribution appears restricted based on available specimen data.
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Taxonomic Note
The Montescardia was established by Agenjo in 1952 and contains formerly placed in related genera. Montescardia fuscofasciella was originally described by V.T. Chambers in 1875.
Data Limitations
This is represented by few specimen records and observations. Most aspects of its biology remain undocumented in published literature.