Alpheias oculiferalis

Ragonot, 1891

Alpheias oculiferalis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1891. It belongs to the Alpheias within the Galleriinae. The species is to the US state of Texas, with 54 iNaturalist observations supporting its continued presence in the region.

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How to pronounce Alpheias oculiferalis: /ælˈfiː.iəs ˌɒkjʊlɪˈfɛrælɪs/

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Distribution

Known only from the US state of Texas. The has been documented through 54 iNaturalist observations, confirming its presence in this region.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Amestria oculiferalis by Ragonot in 1891, later transferred to the Alpheias.

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