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⚫ | name = ''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi''
| image =Neopalpa donaldtrumpi adult male, Imperial County, California.jpg | image =Neopalpa donaldtrumpi adult male, Imperial County, California.jpg
| image_caption = Adult male specimen | image_caption = Adult male specimen
⚫ | taxon = Neopalpa donaldtrumpi
| regnum = ]ia
| authority = ], 2017
| phylum = ]a
| classis = ]a
| ordo = ]
| familia = ]
| genus = '']''
| species = '''''N. donaldtrumpi'''''
| binomial = ''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi''
| binomial_authority = Nazari, 2017
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| range_map = Distribution of Neopalpa species.jpg | range_map = Distribution of Neopalpa species.jpg
| range_map_caption = Distribution of ''N. donaldtrumpi'' (yellow triangles) | range_map_caption = Distribution of ''N. donaldtrumpi'' (yellow triangles)
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'''''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi''''' is a ] species of the genus '']'' occurring in ] and ]. It was first described by Canadian scientist Vazrick Nazari in January 2017. He chose the name because the moth's head cover reminded him of the hair of ] and he hoped that the name might create some publicity for underappreciated small animals. '''''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi''''' is a ] species of the genus '']'' occurring in ] and ]. It was described in 2017 by ] scientist Vazrick Nazari. Known for its yellowish-white head scales being reminiscent of ]'s ], the moth was given its name because Nazari stated that he wanted "to bring wider public attention to the need to continue protecting fragile habitats in the US that still contain many undescribed species."<ref name=Samuelson>{{cite magazine |last=Samuelson |first=Kate |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Scientists Just Named a Tiny Moth After Donald Trump: The moth's official name is Neopalpa donaldtrumpi |url=https://time.com/4637403/tiny-moth-donald-trump/|magazine=]|access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref>


==Discovery== ==Discovery==
The genus '']'' including the species '']'' was first described in 1998 by Dalibor Povolný.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Povolný |first=Dalibor |date= |title=''Neopalpa'' gen. n. and ''Eurysaccoides'' gen. n. — two new genera of the tribe Gnorimoschemini from California, with the description of three new species (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) |journal=Revista de Lepidopterología |publisher=Sociedad Hispano-Luso-Americana de Lepidopterología |volume=26 |pages=139–146}}</ref> Almost two decades later, Vazrick Nazari reviewed the material, including various specimens that had been collected since the first description of the genus, from the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Fitch|first=Chris|date=2017-01-18|title=Meet the Trump moth|url=http://geographical.co.uk/nature/wildlife/item/2099-meet-the-trump-moth|newspaper=]|publisher=]|access-date=2017-01-20}}</ref> He discovered that some of the specimens actually formed a separate new species, which he called ''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi'' due to the yellowish-white color of the scales on the top of its head, which reminded him of Donald Trump's ].<ref name="Nazari" /> He also hoped that the name might provide more publicity to often underappreciated small and rare creatures.<ref name="Nazari">{{cite journal|doi=10.3897/zookeys.646.11411|title=Review of ''Neopalpa'' Povolný, 1998 with description of a new species from California and Baja California, Mexico (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae)|journal=ZooKeys|volume=646|pages=79|year=2017|last1=Nazari|first1=Vazrick}}</ref><ref name=spiegel>, '']'', 18 January 2017 (German)</ref> The genus '']'', including the species '']'', was first described in 1998 by Dalibor Povolný.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Povolný |first=Dalibor |date=1998 |title=''Neopalpa'' gen. n. and ''Eurysaccoides'' gen. n. – two new genera of the tribe Gnorimoschemini from California, with the description of three new species (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) |journal=Revista de Lepidopterología |volume=26 |pages=139–146}}</ref> Almost two decades later, Nazari reviewed the material, including specimens that had been collected since the first description of the genus, from the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Fitch|first=Chris|date=January 18, 2017|title=Meet the Trump moth|url=http://geographical.co.uk/nature/wildlife/item/2099-meet-the-trump-moth|newspaper=]|publisher=]|access-date=January 20, 2017|archive-date=August 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804143325/http://geographical.co.uk/nature/wildlife/item/2099-meet-the-trump-moth|url-status=dead}}</ref> He considered that some of the specimens formed a new species. In January 2017 he published an article naming it ''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi'' for the yellowish-white color of the scales on the head, which reminded him of then President-elect ]'s hairstyle.<ref name="Nazari">{{cite journal |doi=10.3897/zookeys.646.11411 |pmid=28228677|pmc=5299441|title=Review of ''Neopalpa'' Povolný, 1998 with description of a new species from California and Baja California, Mexico (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae)|journal=ZooKeys |issue=646|pages=79–94 |year=2017 |last1=Nazari |first1=Vazrick|bibcode=2017ZooK..646...79N |doi-access=free}}</ref><ref name=spiegel>, '']'', January 18, 2017 (German)</ref>


==Description== ==Description==
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The upper surface of the ''N. donaldtrumpi'' forewings is orange-yellow except for dark brown patches on the fringe and anterior portions of the wing. The length between ] is {{convert|3|mm|in|abbr=on}} to {{convert|4.6|mm|in|abbr=on}}. ] are pale buff, with dark fringes. The wings have similar coloration for both males and females. Its ] are about two-thirds of its wingspan and its head is covered with yellowish white scales, which inspired the moth's name.<ref name="Nazari" /><ref name=spiegel /> Compared with '']'', the other species in the genus, ''N. donaldtrumpi'' male ] structures are smaller and female genitalia possess very few small ]e.<ref name="Nazari"/>
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The body of the moth is between 7 and and 11 millimeters in length and the spread of its ] is between 6 and 9.2 millimeters. The upper surface of the forewings shows a dark brown costal region with sparse, lighter speckles, the ] region and discal ] are orange yellow to pale buff, the sinuous margin has two or three scallops. The apical area and the fringes are dark brown heavily mottled with lighter suffusion. ] are pale buff, unmarked and with slightly darker fringe. Its ] is about two-thirds of its wingspan and its head is covered with yellowish white scales, which inspired the moth's name.<ref name="Nazari" /><ref name=spiegel /> In addition to the head scales, the most conspicuous difference between ''N. donaldtrumpi'' and the other species in the genus, '']'', is the structure of both male and female ].<ref name="Nazari" />


==Distribution== ==Distribution==
While the closely related ''N. neonata'' occurs throughout much of California, ] and Northwest ], ''N. donaldtrumpi'' so far has only been established for the Northern half of Baja California and ] and ] counties in ].<ref name="Nazari" /> Both are twirler moths, known for their propensity to spin in circles on leaves.<ref name=Burdick>{{cite journal |last=Burdick |first=Alan |date=January 20, 2017 |title=The Metaphorical Meaning of a Moth Named after Trump |url=http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/the-metaphorical-meaning-of-a-moth-named-after-trump |journal=] |access-date=23 January 2017 |quote=The genus belongs to a wider family, Gelechiidae, the twirler moths, so called for their habit of spinning in circles on the surface of leaves.}}</ref> While the closely related ''N. neonata'' occurs throughout much of California, ] and Northwest Mexico, specimens of ''N. donaldtrumpi'' have so far been found only in the Northern half of Baja California and ] and ] counties in ].<ref name="Nazari" />
== Biology==
''Neopalpa donaldtrumpi'' belongs to the ], known for their propensity to spin in circles on leaves.<ref name=Burdick>{{cite magazine |last=Burdick |first=Alan |date=January 20, 2017 |title=The Metaphorical Meaning of a Moth Named after Trump |url=http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/the-metaphorical-meaning-of-a-moth-named-after-trump |magazine=] |access-date=January 23, 2017 |quote=The genus belongs to a wider family, Gelechiidae, the twirler moths, so called for their habit of spinning in circles on the surface of leaves.}}</ref>
The moth appears to be evenly distributed through the year, but its ] and lifespan are not known.<ref name=BirdGuides>{{cite news |url=http://www.birdguides.com/webzine/article.asp?a=6155 |title=Research: Recently described moth named in honour of new U.S. president |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=20 January 2017 |website=BirdGuides |access-date=23 January 2017 |quote=}}</ref> Its habitat is threatened by urbanization.<ref name=Raphael>{{cite news |last=Raphael |first=John |date=19 January 2017 |title=New Moth Species With Yellowish-White Scales, Small Genitals Named After Donald Trump |url=http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/35111/20170119/new-moth-species-yellowish-white-scales-small-genitals-named-donald.htm |newspaper=Nature World News |access-date=23 January 2017 |quote=}}</ref> The moth appears to be evenly distributed through the year, but its ] and lifespan are not known.<ref name=BirdGuides>{{cite news |url=http://www.birdguides.com/webzine/article.asp?a=6155 |title=Research: Recently described moth named in honour of new U.S. president |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=January 20, 2017 |website=BirdGuides |access-date=January 23, 2017 }}</ref> Its habitat is threatened by ].<ref name=Raphael>{{cite news |last=Raphael |first=John |date=January 19, 2017 |title=New Moth Species With Yellowish-White Scales, Small Genitals Named After Donald Trump |url=http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/35111/20170119/new-moth-species-yellowish-white-scales-small-genitals-named-donald.htm |newspaper=Nature World News |access-date=January 23, 2017 }}</ref>


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Species of moth

Neopalpa donaldtrumpi
Adult male specimen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Neopalpa
Species: N. donaldtrumpi
Binomial name
Neopalpa donaldtrumpi
Nazari, 2017
Distribution of N. donaldtrumpi (yellow triangles)

Neopalpa donaldtrumpi is a moth species of the genus Neopalpa occurring in Southern California and Northern Mexico. It was described in 2017 by Iranian-Canadian scientist Vazrick Nazari. Known for its yellowish-white head scales being reminiscent of Donald Trump's hair, the moth was given its name because Nazari stated that he wanted "to bring wider public attention to the need to continue protecting fragile habitats in the US that still contain many undescribed species."

Discovery

The genus Neopalpa, including the species Neopalpa neonata, was first described in 1998 by Dalibor Povolný. Almost two decades later, Nazari reviewed the material, including specimens that had been collected since the first description of the genus, from the Bohart Entomology Museum. He considered that some of the specimens formed a new species. In January 2017 he published an article naming it Neopalpa donaldtrumpi for the yellowish-white color of the scales on the head, which reminded him of then President-elect Donald Trump's hairstyle.

Description

Head of N. donaldtrumpi

The upper surface of the N. donaldtrumpi forewings is orange-yellow except for dark brown patches on the fringe and anterior portions of the wing. The length between forewings is 3 mm (0.12 in) to 4.6 mm (0.18 in). Hindwings are pale buff, with dark fringes. The wings have similar coloration for both males and females. Its antennae are about two-thirds of its wingspan and its head is covered with yellowish white scales, which inspired the moth's name. Compared with N. neonata, the other species in the genus, N. donaldtrumpi male genitalia structures are smaller and female genitalia possess very few small setae.

Distribution

While the closely related N. neonata occurs throughout much of California, Baja California and Northwest Mexico, specimens of N. donaldtrumpi have so far been found only in the Northern half of Baja California and Riverside and Imperial counties in Southern California.

Biology

Neopalpa donaldtrumpi belongs to the twirler moths, known for their propensity to spin in circles on leaves. The moth appears to be evenly distributed through the year, but its host plant and lifespan are not known. Its habitat is threatened by urbanization.

See also

References

  1. Samuelson, Kate (January 18, 2017). "Scientists Just Named a Tiny Moth After Donald Trump: The moth's official name is Neopalpa donaldtrumpi". Time. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  2. Povolný, Dalibor (1998). "Neopalpa gen. n. and Eurysaccoides gen. n. – two new genera of the tribe Gnorimoschemini from California, with the description of three new species (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae)". Revista de Lepidopterología. 26: 139–146.
  3. Fitch, Chris (January 18, 2017). "Meet the Trump moth". Geographical. Royal Geographical Society. Archived from the original on August 4, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  4. ^ Nazari, Vazrick (2017). "Review of Neopalpa Povolný, 1998 with description of a new species from California and Baja California, Mexico (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae)". ZooKeys (646): 79–94. Bibcode:2017ZooK..646...79N. doi:10.3897/zookeys.646.11411. PMC 5299441. PMID 28228677.
  5. ^ "Neopalpa donaldtrumpi Motte trägt nun Namen von Donald Trump", Der Spiegel, January 18, 2017 (German)
  6. Burdick, Alan (January 20, 2017). "The Metaphorical Meaning of a Moth Named after Trump". The New Yorker. Retrieved January 23, 2017. The genus belongs to a wider family, Gelechiidae, the twirler moths, so called for their habit of spinning in circles on the surface of leaves.
  7. "Research: Recently described moth named in honour of new U.S. president". BirdGuides. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  8. Raphael, John (January 19, 2017). "New Moth Species With Yellowish-White Scales, Small Genitals Named After Donald Trump". Nature World News. Retrieved January 23, 2017.

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Neopalpa donaldtrumpi
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