Decaturia pectinalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Decaturia pectinalis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae. It is the sole species in the Decaturia, which was established by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The species is found in the southwestern United States, ranging from California to southern Arizona. The genus name honors Barnes's hometown of Decatur, Illinois.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Decaturia pectinalis: /dɛkəˈtʊriə pɛktɪˈnælɪs/
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Distribution
California to southern Arizona, United States
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Taxonomic Notes
GBIF lists the as 'Alpheias' with status 'DOUBTFUL', while NCBI and iNaturalist retain Decaturia. The genus Alpheias is a separate established genus in Pyralidae, and the GBIF match may represent a data quality issue rather than accepted synonymy.
Etymology
The name Decaturia honors Decatur, Illinois, home of co-describer William Barnes. The epithet pectinalis refers to comb-like structures, likely describing a feature of the male genitalia or wing venation.