Acallis alticolalis
Dyar, 1910
Acallis alticolalis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, Chrysauginae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1910 from North American specimens. The species is known from the northeastern United States, including New Hampshire, Vermont, and Virginia. The specific epithet 'alticolalis' suggests a possible association with higher elevations, though this has not been formally documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acallis alticolalis: /əˈkælɪs ˌæltɪkoʊˈleɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Northeastern United States. Documented from New Hampshire, Vermont, and Virginia.
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Original description
Described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1910. Originally placed in the Polloccia as Polloccia alticolalis before transfer to Acallis.