Pyramidobela
Braun, 1923
Species Guides
3- Pyramidobela agyrtodes
- Pyramidobela angelarum(buddleia budworm moth)
- Pyramidobela quinquecristata
Pyramidobela is a of small described by Braun in 1923. Its familial placement has been disputed; it was originally described in Ethmiidae, later transferred to Oecophoridae, and some sources place it in Depressariidae. The genus contains seven described distributed in western North America. The genus name refers to the pyramid-shaped found on the wings of some species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyramidobela: /ˌpɪrəˌmɪdoʊˈbiːlə/
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Distribution
Western North America, including California and adjacent regions. have been recorded from California, Arizona, and Mexico.
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Taxonomic instability
Pyramidobela exemplifies the taxonomic uncertainty surrounding many gelechioid moths. Sources conflict on placement: Catalogue of Life places it in Ethmiidae, GBIF in Oecophoridae, and NCBI in Depressariidae. This reflects ongoing revisions in the classification of the superfamily Gelechioidea. The was established by Annette Braun in 1923 with Pyramidobela quinquecristata as the type .
Etymology
The name combines Greek 'pyramis' (pyramid) with 'obela' (a diminutive), referring to the distinctive pyramid-shaped on the wings.