Basacallis

Cashatt, 1969

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Basacallis is a snout moth in the Pyralidae, established by Everett D. Cashatt in 1969. The genus contains a single , Basacallis tarachodes. It is known from Panama and the southeastern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Basacallis: //ˌbæsəˈkælɪs//

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Identification

The sole , Basacallis tarachodes, has a wingspan of 16–23 mm and light gray forewings. As a , identification to genus level requires confirmation of these specific wing characteristics combined with geographic location in the known range.

Distribution

Panama; United States: Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and South Carolina.

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Taxonomic history

The was described by lepidopterist Everett D. Cashatt in 1969, with Basacallis tarachodes as the type and only .

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