Morphological-distinction-required

Guides

• 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.

  undescribednear-speciessoutheastern-USBlastobasidaeAsaphocritaunresolved-taxonomymorphological-distinction-required