Tosale
Walker, 1863
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Tosale is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, Chrysauginae. It was established by Francis Walker in 1863 (sometimes cited as 1859). The genus contains at least 11 described distributed across the Americas, with records from North America including Vermont and other parts of the United States. The genus is characterized by features typical of snout moths, with elongated labial palps forming a prominent 'snout' projection.
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Distribution
Records exist from the United States, specifically including Vermont. The appears to have a New World distribution based on available records, though comprehensive geographic documentation is limited.
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Taxonomic Authorship
Sources conflict on the publication year of Walker's description: Wikipedia cites 1859, while Catalogue of Life and GBIF indicate 1863. This discrepancy likely reflects different interpretations of publication dates in Walker's multi-volume works.
Species Diversity
At least 11 have been described in the , including Tosale cuprealis, Tosale decipiens, Tosale flatalis, Tosale gladbaghiana, Tosale oviplagalis, and others. The specific epithet 'gladbaghiana' appears to be an unusual formation, possibly reflecting a historical misspelling or error from Stoll's 1781 description.