Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
described in 1873 by Zeller, who orginally place it in genus Gelechia
Size
wingspan about 12 mm, based on photo by Jim Vargo at MPG
Identification
Adult: forewing pale yellowish or tan in basal half, shading to orangish-brown in distal half; four indistinct dots in basal two-thirds of wing; dark brownish-gray scales in terminal area; fringe brown; hindwing gray with long fringe of hairlike scales
Range
southeastern Untied States: Texas and Oklahoma to Florida
See Also
Anacampsis lacteusochrella forewing has dark spots in terminal area and less extensive dark shading in distal half of wing (see this and other related species by
SangMi Lee at MPG)
Internet References
pinned adult image and photos of related species by Jim Vargo (Moth Photographers Group)
presence in Texas; list (James Gillaspy, U. of Texas)
presence in Florida; list (John Heppner, Florida State Collection of Arthropods)
