Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Mesolia Ragonot, 1889; Ann. Soc. ent. Fr. (6) 8 :
282 Numbers
4 species in North America listed at
All-LepsSize
wingspan about 17-19, based on two photos by Jim Vargo at MPG
Identification
Adult: forewing white with about equal amounts of brown shading and white markings; pointed tuft of scales extends slightly beyond outer margin (a noticeable feature shared with genus Prionapteryx); hindwing brownish-gray with pale fringe
Range
Arizona to Florida and South Carolina
Internet References
pinned adult images of two species plus photos of related species/genera by Jim Vargo (Moth Photographers Group)
2 pinned adult images of
M. incertella plus collection site map showing presence in Florida (All-Leps)
presence in South Carolina; county map and pinned adult image of
M. incertella (John Snyder, Furman U.)
presence in Arizona; list of one species,
M. huachucella (Bruce Walsh, Moths of Southeastern Arizona)
Contributed by
Robin McLeod on 9 February, 2008 - 12:47pm
Additional contributions by
Randy HardyLast updated 1 July, 2012 - 10:10pm
