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Moth for ID - Gelechia desiliens

Moth for ID - Gelechia desiliens
Santee, San Diego County, California, USA
November 1, 2013
Size: Forewing length 9 mm
My best match is 2239 Anacampsis lacteusochrella based on images of pinned specimens at MPG
Found at UV light near Santee Lakes

Moved
Moved from Anacampsis.

Not Anacampsis
The fuzzy palpi and patterning suggest Gelechiini. Looks like it should be the same species as this image of yours:


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