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Strobisia iridipennella
Iridescent Strobisia Moth
Strobisia iridipennella is a micro-moth in the family Gelechiidae, notable for its striking iridescent wing coloration. First described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860, this species is among the smallest moths in North America, with a wingspan of approximately 1 centimeter. It inhabits the southeastern and central United States, ranging from New York south to Florida and west to Texas and Illinois, with records extending into Mexico.