Paragalasa exospinalis
Cashatt, 1969
Paragalasa exospinalis is a in the snout moth Pyralidae, Chrysauginae. It was described by Cashatt in 1969 and is known only from Arizona. The Paragalasa contains no other species. Fewer than 10 observations have been documented, indicating this is a poorly known species with limited ecological data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paragalasa exospinalis: /ˌpæɹəɡəˈleɪsə ˌɛksoʊspaɪˈnælɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Chrysauginae in Arizona by its placement in the Paragalasa, which is . No published diagnostic morphological features are readily available for field identification. Genitalia dissection and reference to the original description (Cashatt 1969) would be required for definitive identification.
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Distribution
Known only from Arizona, United States. The precise type locality and extent of range within Arizona have not been documented in readily available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chrysauginae genera in ArizonaMembers of Chrysauginae share general body plan and require dissection or expert examination to distinguish from Paragalasa; no external field characters are documented for separating this from related genera.
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Taxonomic status
Paragalasa exospinalis is the sole in its , making Paragalasa . The original description by Cashatt in 1969 remains the primary source of taxonomic information.
Data deficiency
With only 5 observations in iNaturalist and no substantive published ecological studies, this qualifies as data deficient. Basic information on preference, associations, and remains undocumented.