Acrolepiopsis incertella
(Chambers, 1872)
Acrolepiopsis incertella is a small in the , native to eastern North America. First described by Chambers in 1872, it is one of six recognized Acrolepiopsis in North America. have forewings measuring 4.3–6 mm. The species is distinguished from by morphological characters including genitalia features detailed in taxonomic keys.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrolepiopsis incertella: /ˌækrəˌlɛpiˈɒpsɪs ɪnˌsɜːrˈtɛlə/
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Identification
can be separated from other North American Acrolepiopsis using diagnostic characters of male and female genitalia; a species key is provided in the taxonomic review by Gaedike. Forewing length 4.3–6 mm. shows 8.1% average interspecific divergence from versus ≤0.16% intraspecific variation.
Distribution
Eastern half of North America: southern Ontario south to Florida and Mississippi, west to Illinois and Michigan.
Similar Taxa
- Acrolepiopsis assectellaThe leek moth, an pest of Allium ; distinguished by genitalia and data.
- Acrolepiopsis californicaWestern North American ; A. liliivora is synonymized with this species.
- Acrolepiopsis heppneriNamed in the same , separable by diagnostic characters.
- Acrolepiopsis leucosciaNamed in the same , separable by diagnostic characters.
- Acrolepiopsis reticulosaNamed in the same , separable by diagnostic characters.