Cacotherapia angulalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Cacotherapia angulalis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It is to California and belongs to a of relatively obscure pyralid moths. The specific epithet "angulalis" likely refers to angular features in wing pattern or body shape.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cacotherapia angulalis: /ˌkækoʊˈθɛrəpɪə æŋˈɡjuːlælɪs/
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Distribution
Known only from the US state of California. The precise range within the state is undocumented.
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Taxonomic History
Described by prominent North American lepidopterists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. Barnes and McDunnough were instrumental in documenting the fauna of North America during the early 20th century.
Observation Status
As of the available data source, only 16 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.