Monochroa placidella (Zeller, 1874)

Family: Gelechiidae

Subfamily: Gelechiinae

Identification: The forewings are rich saffron yellow, lightest at base, gradually deeper saffron toward the apex. At apical third is a hardly perceptible light ochreous costal streak, and similar light, inconspicuous dashes are found along the costal and dorsal edge on the apical third of the wing. Around the extreme apical edge is a prominent narrow black line before the cilia. The hindwings are dark fuscous (per Wikipedia).

Wing Span: The wingspan is 15–16 mm (per Wikipedia)

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Range: Found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Washington, British Columbia and Arizona (per Wikipedia)

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Taxonomy Notes: Taxonomy now places this in sub-family Anomologinae.

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Observation date: May 30, 2018

Submitted by: JimEckert

Region: Graham County, Arizona, United States

Verified by: jwileyrains

Verified date: Aug 07, 2024

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