Morophagoides berkeleyella
(Powell, 1968)
Morophagoides berkeleyella is a of clothes moth in the Tineidae, described by Powell in 1968. It belongs to a of small associated with detritivorous or fungivorous feeding habits. The species is known from California, USA. Like other tineids, it likely occupies rich in decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Morophagoides berkeleyella: /məˌrɒfəˈɡɔɪdiːz ˌbɜːkliˈɛlə/
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Identification
May be distinguished from related Morophagoides by genitalic characters and subtle wing pattern differences; precise identification requires reference to original description (Powell, 1968) or examination.
Distribution
Known from California, USA (Berkeley area, based on type locality implied by epithet).
Similar Taxa
- Morophagoides burkerellaCongeneric described in same revision; similar size and wing , distinguished by genitalic structure and minor pattern elements.
- Tinea pellionellaLarger tineid with similar overall appearance; differs in more distinct wing patterning and association with keratinous materials.
More Details
Type locality
The epithet 'berkeleyella' indicates the type locality is Berkeley, California, where the species was first described by Powell in 1968.
Taxonomic context
Morophagoides is a small within Tineidae, a commonly known as clothes moths or fungus moths. Members of this genus are not well-studied and their remains poorly documented.