Decaturia

Barnes & McDunnough, 1912

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Decaturia is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae. It contains a single , Decaturia pectinalis, described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The genus name honors Barnes's hometown of Decatur, Illinois. The species has a wingspan of approximately 13 mm and occurs in the southwestern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Decaturia: //ˌdɛkəˈtʊriə//

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Identification

The is , so identification relies on recognizing the single Decaturia pectinalis. The small wingspan of about 13 mm distinguishes it from larger pyralid genera. Specific wing pattern details for D. pectinalis are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

California to southern Arizona.

Similar Taxa

  • AlpheiasCatalogue of Life and GBIF list Decaturia as a synonym of Alpheias, indicating potential taxonomic confusion or historical reclassification between these .

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Etymology

The name honors Decatur, Illinois, the hometown of co-describer William Barnes.

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