Stenopaschia trichopteris
Dyar, 1914
Stenopaschia trichopteris is a of pyralid described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1914. It belongs to the Epipaschiinae, a group of snout moths primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. The Stenopaschia contains relatively few described species, and S. trichopteris remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenopaschia trichopteris: /stɛnoʊˈpæskiə trɪˈkɒptərɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'trichopteris' likely refers to a perceived resemblance to caddisflies (order Trichoptera), possibly in wing venation or overall body form.
Data Deficiency
With only 5 observations recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published literature, this represents a significant gap in lepidopteran biodiversity knowledge. The and original description by Dyar (1914) remain primary sources of information.