Forewing-pattern
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Pubitelphusa latifasciella
White-banded Telphusa Moth, White-banded Pubitelphusa Moth
Pubitelphusa latifasciella is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, recognized by its distinctive white band across the dark brown forewings. The species occurs widely across eastern and central North America, from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas. It is frequently observed and photographed, with over 2,300 records on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'latifasciella' refers to the broad (lati-) band or fascia (-fasciella) on the forewing.