Paragalasa
Cashatt, 1969
Species Guides
1Paragalasa is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, established by Cashatt in 1969. The genus contains a single , Paragalasa exospinalis, known only from Arizona. are small with distinctive wing coloration and patterning.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paragalasa: /ˌpærəˈɡæləsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from related Chrysauginae by combination of small size, pale reddish-ochreous forewings with fuscous-sprinkled , and light pinkish to brownish-white hindwings with darker terminal line. The specific wing pattern elements—particularly the fuscous irroration at the antemedial and postmedial line origins—may aid in identification.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 19–22 mm. Forewings pale reddish-ochreous with irrorated with fuscous, particularly at base and at origin of antemedial and postmedial lines. Hindwings light pinkish to brownish-white with darker terminal line.
Distribution
Arizona, United States. Known only from the type locality region.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chrysauginae generaShare characteristics but differ in specific wing coloration and pattern details; precise distinctions require examination of genitalia or other morphological features not detailed in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic status
The is , containing only Paragalasa exospinalis. Described by Cashatt in 1969 based on material from Arizona.
Data scarcity
Only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date; appears rarely encountered or underreported.