Oxyethira tica Holzenthal & Harris, 1992

Oxyethira tica Holzenthal & Harris, 1992 was originally described as member of the subgenus Loxotrichia Mosely, 1937. This species has a wide distribution, being known from Mexico to southeastern Brazil. In Brazil, the species was recorded by Blahnik et al. (2004), from Minas Gerais State. Now O. tica is also recorded from Amazonas State.

Material examined: BRAZIL: Amazonas: Rio Preto da Eva municipality, tributary to Rio Preto da Eva, 02°41’28.7”S 59°42’01.3”W, 24.iv.2004, J.L. Nessimian, light trap, 1 male (INPA); tributary to Rio Urubu, 02°17’41.6”S 60°01’16.5”W, 24.v.2004, J.L. Nessimian, light trap, 1 male (DZRJ).