Barberia
Dyar, 1905
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1Barberia is a of snout moths ( Pyralidae) described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1905. The genus contains at least one described , Barberia affinitella. These small are found in the southern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barberia: /bɑːrˈbɛriə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other small pyralid moths by the combination of small size (~11 mm wingspan) and the distinctive broad white costal stripe on otherwise blackish brown forewings. The stark contrast between the dark ground color and pale costal stripe is the primary visual cue for recognition.
Appearance
Small with a wingspan of approximately 11 mm. Forewings are blackish brown with a broad white costal stripe running along the leading edge of the wing.
Distribution
Southern United States, ranging from California eastward to Texas.
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Taxonomic note
The Barberia has been applied to multiple taxonomic groups. In addition to this pyralid genus, Barberia also appears as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life for a genus of true bugs (Hemiptera: Oxycarenidae) under the name Barberocoris. The moth genus Barberia Dyar, 1905 remains valid and accepted in Lepidoptera .