Coptotriche mediostriata
(Braun, 1927)
Coptotriche mediostriata is a of in the Tischeriidae, first described by Braun in 1927. The species is known from a limited number of observations across the western United States. Tischeriidae moths are commonly known as trumpet leaf miner moths, with larvae that create distinctive mines in leaves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coptotriche mediostriata: //ˌkɒptoʊˈtraɪki ˌmidioʊˈstraɪətə//
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Identification
As a member of Tischeriidae, this likely exhibits the 's characteristic narrow, wings with reduced venation. Species-level identification of Coptotriche typically requires examination of genitalia or larval mine patterns on plants. The specific epithet mediostriata suggests a stripe pattern, though this has not been confirmed in available sources.
Distribution
Documented from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington in the western United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Coptotriche speciesCongeneric in western North America require dissection or larval plant association for reliable separation; many were described by Braun in the same era and share similar wing patterns.
- Other Tischeriidae generaTischeria and other differ in wing venation and larval mine , though external similarities exist.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Annette Frances Braun in 1927, a prolific American lepidopterist who described numerous microlepidoptera .