Tallula baboquivarialis
Barnes & Benjamin, 1926
Tallula baboquivarialis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, Epipaschiinae. Described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1926, this species is known from extremely limited records. Only one observation has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or potentially underreported. The specific epithet references the Baboquivari Mountains in Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tallula baboquivarialis: /tælˈuːlə bæbɒˌkwiːværiˈælɪs/
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Distribution
The specific epithet "baboquivarialis" indicates association with the Baboquivari Mountains in southern Arizona, USA. The is presumably found in the southwestern United States, though precise range boundaries are unknown due to limited documentation.
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Nomenclature
The name "baboquivarialis" is a toponym derived from the Baboquivari Mountains, a significant mountain range in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. This naming convention suggests the or original description was based on material from this region.
Data Deficiency
With only one iNaturalist observation recorded and minimal published literature, Tallula baboquivarialis represents a data-deficient . The scarcity of records may reflect genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or taxonomic confusion with related rather than absence from suitable .