Basacallis tarachodes
Dyar, 1914
Basacallis tarachodes is a snout moth (Pyralidae: Chrysauginae) and the sole in its . It was originally described as Parachma tarachodes by Dyar in 1914 and later transferred to the new genus Basacallis by Cashatt in 1969. The species has a disjunct distribution spanning Central America (Panama) and the southeastern United States (Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Basacallis tarachodes: /ˌbæsəˈkælɪs ˈtærəkˌoʊdiːz/
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Identification
May be distinguished from related Chrysauginae by the combination of features that led Cashatt to establish the Basacallis in 1969; specific diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia and wing venation patterns.
Distribution
Panama; southeastern United States: Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina.
Similar Taxa
- Parachma speciesOriginally described in Parachma; shares Chrysauginae and may resemble superficially, but separated by genitalic and wing venation characters that justify generic distinction.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Parachma tarachodes Dyar, 1914. Transferred to Basacallis tarachodes by Cashatt, 1969 when the new was established to accommodate this based on morphological distinctiveness.