Battaristis nigratomella?

Working on this ID.
Only got a glimpse of this one. At a 365nm UV light at a dense mixed forest edge.

comments (3)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Possibly Battaristis sp., with Battaristis concinnusella looking very close, and known to occur in your area. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the genus tip! I'm thinking this species may look like a better fit?
  Battaristis nigratomella
  https://bugguide.net/node/view/123918/bgimage
  
  P.S. What app are you using again? Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, that's the other one I also noticed that came close, yet for some reason concinnusella was suggested by the app. If you check many photos of that species, you'll see some matching very closely, it seems a pretty variable species. I've been unable to see a unique key to each species, so will leave it to your judgement.
    
    The app is called "Leps" by Fieldguide. Posted 5 years ago

The Black-faced Twirler Moth

''Battaristis nigratomella'' is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling