Bug FAQOrange-banded Triclonella
Triclonella determinatella · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Momphidae
The orange-banded Triclonella is a tiny moth with a wingspan of about 10 mm. It belongs to the family Cosmopterigidae. Adults are seen from January and March through October across many U.S. states including Alabama, Florida, Texas and others.
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Size
The wingspan is roughly 10 mm.
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Where it comes from
The species is native to North America.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 10 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Florida, Indiana.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are orange-banded Triclonella adults active?
Adults have been recorded flying in January and from March through October.
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Where can I find orange-banded Triclonella?
They have been observed in many southern and central U.S. states, including Alabama, Florida, Texas and others.
Source: Wikipedia
What family does the orange-banded Triclonella belong to?
It is a member of the moth family Cosmopterigidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Momphidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclonella_determinatella
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