Cacotherapia leucocope
Dyar, 1917
A small North American snout described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917. Known only from Colorado with a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. Belongs to the Pyralidae, Galleriinae.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from other Cacotherapia by genitalia and wing pattern characteristics established in the original description by Dyar (1917). The small size (18 mm wingspan) and Colorado distribution may aid in narrowing identification, though definitive identification requires examination of or original description.
Appearance
Small with a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. As a member of the snout moth Pyralidae, possesses the characteristic elongated labial palps that project forward from the , forming a 'snout' appearance. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Known only from the US state of Colorado. Type locality and precise collection site not specified in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cacotherapia species share the general snout moth and small size; requires examination of genitalia and wing venation patterns for definitive separation
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917, a prolific American entomologist who described thousands of Lepidoptera . The specific epithet 'leucocope' derives from Greek roots likely referring to white or light coloration ('leuco-') and appearance ('-cope'), though the original description should be consulted for confirmation.
Data limitations
Only 13 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. No published , larval plant, or ecological studies identified. The remains poorly known beyond the original description.