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Goldcap Moss-eater Moth - Hodges#0001 (Epimartyria auricrinella)
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Copyright © 2012
Lynette Elliott
small iridescent moth -
Epimartyria auricrinella
above the fish hatchery, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
April 29, 2012
Incurvariidae?
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Contributed by
Lynette Elliott
on 1 May, 2012 - 9:45am
Last updated 31 January, 2016 - 9:37pm
This hasn't been moved to the species page
because of the location in Washington state. How certain are you of the ID?
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john and jane balaban
, 31 January, 2016 - 11:20pm
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See Lee's additions to the guide page
They include a citation of Pohl et al. (2015). I just checked that reference, and it states: "This species is known in BC from a specimen in the NSPM, collected at Prince George BC by B. and G. Wright on 9 July 1984. A second specimen was collected in 2015 near 100 Mile house by DH." Why J-F Landry was unaware of the 1984 specimen, I don't know.
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Charley Eiseman
, 1 February, 2016 - 6:05am
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Barry Wright specimen 1984
B. Wright deposited the specimen in the Nova Scotia (Provincial) Museum. It's a miracle anyone found it.
The second one - in 2015 was picked up by Dave Holden- he is co-author of the Checklist of the Lepidoptera of British Columbia, 2015.
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Lee Penner
, 1 February, 2016 - 10:53am
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Excellent detective work, Lee!
This occurrence (good find, Lynette!) just proves the need for Bug Guide and the great contribution that amateurs can make to distributional knowledge of even non-bird critters. Kudos to all!
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Tony Leukering
, 1 February, 2016 - 11:43am
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Moved
Moved from
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Lee Penner
, 31 January, 2016 - 9:37pm
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Goldcap Moss-eater Moth - Hodges#0001 (Epimartyria auricrinella
Awesome. Thanks for the ID.
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Lynette Elliott
, 5 February, 2016 - 6:55am
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Hmmm
I found a very similar looking specimen here in New Jersey:
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Dan Leeder
, 19 December, 2015 - 3:29am
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Lynette and Charie,
Is there any safe place we can put this spectacular moth, or could anyone just send it to Terry Harrison? I don't want it to get lost!!
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A. Hendrickson
, 11 January, 2015 - 6:56pm
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Since this beast...
seems like it belongs in
Epimartyria
, couldn't we move it to the genus, family, or some such level, rather than let it languish among the host of images in 'Moths' that may never be sorted?
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Tony Leukering
, 14 September, 2015 - 8:39pm
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Epimartyria or Incurvariidae
Since Jean-François Landry expressed uncertainty about which superfamily this moth belongs in, it doesn't seem there's much we can do with it at this point.
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Charley Eiseman
, 14 September, 2015 - 8:52pm
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Wow.
And thanks.
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Tony Leukering
, 14 September, 2015 - 8:56pm
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Unfortunately...
If Jean-François Landry and Don Davis can't put a name on this moth, there's not much to be done with it until someone is able to find another one and collect it.
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Charley Eiseman
, 12 January, 2015 - 4:34pm
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Did we ever find out
if this is #0001
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john and jane balaban
, 9 November, 2012 - 1:33pm
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The resemblance
to Epimartyria auricrinella is striking. But there do not seem to be any western records, known only to Eastern U.S. and SE Canada per BOLD Systems.
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Marcia Morris
, 12 January, 2015 - 3:11pm
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Sadly...
I went back multiple times and never saw this one again. =(
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Lynette Elliott
, 9 November, 2012 - 5:03pm
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From Eric LaGasa
Here
is a link to the abstract for the new publication on the tiny primitive moths (Epimartyria spp.);
The whole publication is available free download (PDF) from the site too.
From the publication, I think your species would be bimaculella, but Chris and I have some questions on the occurrence of “bimaculella” that don’t have “two spots” on the forewing. The nature of science, eh?
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Lynette Elliott
, 1 May, 2012 - 5:34pm
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From Jean-François Landry (coauthor of that paper):
"Intriguing. The posture looks micropterigid. If that, this is astounding. However, it may be an incurvariid, especially this early in the season. I forwarded it to Don Davis. Do these photographers collect or retain specimens they picture? With micros I sure wish they’d do."
I made the necessary guide pages, but then thought I might as well ask Dr. Landry for his thoughts before deciding where to move them. I'll let you know if Don Davis has anything to add.
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Charley Eiseman
, 3 May, 2012 - 2:21pm
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thanks, Lynette & Charley
suspenseful story. hoping for a happy end.
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v belov
, 3 May, 2012 - 2:24pm
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Oh yes good stuff
I'll go back this weekend with kids & nets and catch some of these little guys. Hopefully, they'll still be there!
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Lynette Elliott
, 3 May, 2012 - 5:23pm
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by all means, do!
those chewing moths are incredible
(keep in mind i'm also trying to improve my disgraceful track record as lep-hater; it's actually not as bad as it looks --i do like the tiny ones)))
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v belov
, 3 May, 2012 - 5:34pm
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years ago i
found a purple one similar..no camera in those days
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Edna Woodward
, 1 May, 2012 - 10:28am
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