Odontivalvia radialis
Munroe, 1972
Odontivalvia radialis is a of in the Crambidae, described by Munroe in 1972. It is the sole species in the Odontivalvia. The species has been documented from Texas, and represents a rarely encountered member of the snout moth family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Odontivalvia radialis: /oˌdɔntɪˈvælviə ˈreɪdiəlɪs/
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Identification
As the only in its , identification to genus level distinguishes it from all other Crambidae. Specific diagnostic features for species-level identification require examination of genitalic , as is standard for many crambid . The specific epithet 'radialis' may refer to radial wing venation patterns, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in the original description.
Distribution
Known only from Texas, United States. No additional locality records have been published.
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Taxonomic notes
The Odontivalvia was established by Munroe in 1972 to accommodate this single . The status of the genus suggests distinctive morphological features separate it from related odontiine genera, though detailed comparative studies remain limited.