Alpheioides
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Species Guides
1Alpheioides is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, Galleriinae. It was erected by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The genus contains a single described , Alpheioides parvulalis. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alpheioides: /ˌæl.fəɪˈɔɪ.diːz/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Galleriinae by the combination of small size and specific genitalic characters; precise external morphological features distinguishing Alpheioides from related genera require examination of .
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions; associated with xeric environments in southwestern North America.
Distribution
North America: southern California, Arizona, and Oklahoma.
Similar Taxa
- Other Galleriinae generaAlpheioides can be confused with other small pyralid moths in the Galleriinae; dissection and examination of genitalia are typically required for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic status
The contains only one described , Alpheioides parvulalis, suggesting it may be a rare or poorly collected .
Original description
Described by American lepidopterists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, who made substantial contributions to North American in the early 20th century.