Parachma ochracealis
Walker, 1865
Ochre Parachma Moth
Parachma ochracealis is a of pyralid in the Chrysauginae, first described by Walker in 1865. It is commonly known as the Ochre Parachma Moth. The species has been recorded in North America and is assigned Hodges number 5538. It belongs to a of small moths whose remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The can be distinguished by its ochreous (yellowish-brown) coloration, as reflected in its specific epithet and . As a member of the Chrysauginae, it likely exhibits the 's characteristic wing venation and body proportions, though precise diagnostic features require examination. The Hodges number 5538 provides a standardized reference for North American lepidopterists.
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Distribution
Recorded from North America. Specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The is tracked by citizen scientists on iNaturalist, with over 2,000 observations contributing to distributional data. It holds minor significance as a subject of biodiversity documentation and inventory efforts in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Parachma species share similar size and general ; accurate identification requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
- Other Chrysauginae moths members exhibit convergent body shapes and cryptic coloration; ochreous coloration is not unique to this within the subfamily.
More Details
Taxonomic authority discrepancy
NCBI lists authority as Walker, 1866, while Catalogue of Life and other sources list Walker, 1865. The 1865 date is more widely accepted in lepidopteran literature.
Hodges number
The is cataloged as number 5538 in the North American Photographers Group (MPG) system, facilitating standardized reference in regional faunal works.