Blastobasidae
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Asaphocrita aphidiella-complex
Asaphocrita aphidiella-complex is a species complex within the family Blastobasidae, a group of small moths often associated with stored products and plant materials. Species in this complex are morphologically similar and have been historically confused, requiring detailed examination for accurate identification. They are part of a genus known for diverse larval habits including predation, parasitism, and detritivory. The complex designation indicates ongoing taxonomic uncertainty regarding species boundaries.
Asaphocrita busckiella-complex
Asaphocrita busckiella-complex is a species complex within the moth family Blastobasidae. The group comprises morphologically similar species that have been historically treated as a single taxonomic unit. Species in this complex are small, inconspicuous moths. Taxonomic resolution of the constituent species remains incomplete.
Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-one
Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-one is an undescribed or near-species entity within the genus Asaphocrita, a group of small moths in the family Blastobasidae. The 'nr' designation indicates it is near to, but not definitively identified as, Aphidiella species. Blastobasidae are generally small, inconspicuous moths with reduced wing venation. This taxon is known from molecular or morphological sequencing data rather than formal description.
Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-southeastern-species
Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-southeastern-species is an undescribed species in the family Blastobasidae, a group of small moths commonly known as scavenger moths. The "nr" designation indicates it is near Asaphocrita aphidiella but distinct, with records limited to the southeastern United States. Blastobasidae larvae are generally scavengers or predators in plant material, though specific biology for this taxon remains undocumented. The species awaits formal description and study.
Asaphocrita sp. (unidentified species two)
Asaphocrita unidentified-sp-two is an undescribed species of moth in the family Blastobasidae. The genus Asaphocrita comprises small, often drab-colored moths that are frequently overlooked due to their inconspicuous appearance. This particular species has not been formally described in scientific literature, and its distinguishing characteristics remain undocumented. Specimens may exist in collections awaiting taxonomic study.
Blastobasis
Blastobasis is the type genus of the moth family Blastobasidae (Gelechioidea), containing approximately half of all described species in that family. The genus is taxonomically problematic: its monophyly is seriously doubted, with many presumed relatives separated into small or monotypic genera that may represent specialized lineages within a broader Blastobasinae assemblage. Some formerly independent genera, including Agnoea, Auximobasis, Euresia, and Zenodochium, are variably included or excluded by different authors. Species occur across multiple continents with diverse larval habits, including acorn borers in oaks and stem borers in grasses.
Blastobasis floridella
Blastobasis floridella is a small moth in the family Blastobasidae, first described by Dietz in 1910 under the name Valentinia floridella. The species is known from the United States, with confirmed records from Florida and Oklahoma. Larvae have been documented feeding on the cones of Zamia pumila, a cycad native to the southeastern United States.
Calosima
Calosima is a genus of gelechioid moths in the family Blastobasidae, established by Dietz in 1910. The genus belongs to the diverse superfamily Gelechioidea, which contains numerous small moth species often characterized by narrow wings and cryptic coloration. As a blastobasid genus, Calosima species are likely small to minute in size with relatively inconspicuous appearance. The genus has been documented in various regions with 186 iNaturalist observations recorded.
Calosima albapenella
Calosima albapenella is a small moth in the family Blastobasidae, recorded from Texas and Florida in the United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 19 mm or less. Its larvae are associated with dry, beetle-infested citrus fruit, specifically oranges damaged by Arseocerus fasciculatus.
Calosima argyrosplendella
Calosima argyrosplendella is a species of moth in the family Blastobasidae, described by Dietz in 1910. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and southern United States. As with most Blastobasidae, detailed biological information remains limited.
Calosima lucidella
Calosima lucidella is a small moth species in the family Blastobasidae. It is currently documented only from Florida in the United States. The species is known from a limited number of observations, and many aspects of its biology remain unstudied. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are often associated with plant material or detritus.
Holcocera
Holcocera is a genus of gelechioid moths comprising approximately 70 described species, classified in the family Blastobasidae and tribe Holcocerini. The genus has been documented across multiple continents including North America, Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Multiple species have documented associations with specific host plants, including conifers (Pinaceae), fruit trees (Prunus), and leguminous plants.
Holcocera crassicornella
Holcocera crassicornella is a small moth in the family Blastobasidae, described by Dietz in 1910. It is endemic to southern Florida, with forewings measuring 5.5–7.8 mm. The larvae are known to feed on fruit of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) and have also been recorded on red maple (Acer rubrum).
Holcocera unidentified-one
Holcocera unidentified-one is an undescribed or provisionally named species within the genus Holcocera, a group of small moths in the family Blastobasidae. Blastobasid moths are generally inconspicuous and poorly studied, with many species remaining undescribed or known only from limited specimens. The genus Holcocera occurs primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Without formal species description, detailed biological information is unavailable.
Holcocerini
Holcocerini is a tribe of moths within the family Blastobasidae, a group of small moths in the superfamily Gelechioidea. The tribe contains multiple genera of blastobasid moths, which are characterized by their relatively plain appearance and often poorly known biology. Members of this tribe are found across various regions globally, reflecting the cosmopolitan distribution of the family. The classification of Blastobasidae and its constituent tribes has undergone revision, with some authorities historically treating these groups as subfamilies within Coleophoridae.
Hypatopa
Hypatopa is a genus of small moths in the family Blastobasidae, established by Walsingham in 1907. The genus occurs across the Holarctic region, with documented species in China, Scandinavia, and other regions. Recent taxonomic work has expanded the known species diversity, particularly in East Asia.
Hypatopa vestaliella
Hypatopa vestaliella is a small moth species in the family Blastobasidae. It was originally described under the genus Holcocera before being transferred to Hypatopa. The species is known from the northeastern United States, with confirmed records from Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maine.
Pigritia
Pigritia is a genus of small moths in the family Blastobasidae, first described by Clemens in 1860. The genus is part of the diverse superfamily Gelechioidea, one of the largest groups of Lepidoptera. Species in this genus are found in multiple regions including North America and Hawaii, with new species described from Costa Rica and the Hawaiian islands as recently as 2012-2013. The genus contains numerous species, though many remain poorly documented in public literature.