Zaboba
Zaboba
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Pyraloidea
- Family: Pyralidae
- Subfamily: Chrysauginae
- Genus: Zaboba
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zaboba: /zəˈboʊbə/
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Summary
The genus Zaboba is part of the family Pyralidae and includes species commonly referred to as pyralid moths. There are a total of 3 recognized species in this genus, with 2 occurring in North America, specifically Zaboba mitchelli and Zaboba unicoloralis. Moths in this genus participate in the rich biodiversity of North American Lepidoptera, which consists of approximately 12,000 moth species. They are included within the larger context of nocturnal insects that play essential roles in ecosystems as pollinators and food sources for various predators. The classification of Zaboba has likely undergone revisions, reflecting ongoing research in North American moth taxonomy and ecology.
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Pyralidae
- Zaboba
- North America
- Moths