Alatuncusia
Amsel, 1956
Species Guides
1- Alatuncusia bergii(Berg's alatuncusia moth)
Alatuncusia is a of snout moths in the Crambidae, Dichogaminae. It was established by Amsel in 1956. The genus contains five described distributed primarily in South America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Alatuncusia can be distinguished from related crambid by genitalia characteristics, particularly the structure of the male valvae and female signum. Specific external morphological features distinguishing this genus from similar Dichogaminae genera have not been widely documented in accessible literature.
Distribution
South America. Specific countries of occurrence are poorly documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Dichogaminae generaShares placement; distinguished primarily by genital rather than external appearance
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Amsel in 1956. Some sources previously placed now in Alatuncusia in other genera, contributing to taxonomic confusion in historical literature.
Species diversity
Five are currently recognized: A. bergii, A. canalis, A. fulvescens, A. gilvicostalis, and A. subductalis. The remains poorly collected and studied, with most species known from few specimens.