Alpheias vicarilis
Dyar, 1913
Alpheias vicarilis is a of snout moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1913. It belongs to the Alpheias within the Pyralidae, Galleriinae. The species is documented from California, with 72 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alpheias vicarilis: //ælˈfi.aɪəs vɪˈkɛrɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Known from the US state of California. No additional geographic records have been documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Alpheias vicarilis is classified in Galleriinae of Pyralidae. The Alpheias is part of the pyralid snout moth group, characterized by elongated labial palps that project forward from the .
Etymology
The specific epithet 'vicarilis' derives from Latin, likely referring to a vicar or deputy, though the original description does not clarify the intended meaning.