Barberia
Dyar, 1905
Barberia is a of ( ) 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 by the combination of small size (~11 mm wingspan) and the distinctive broad stripe on otherwise blackish . 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. are blackish with a broad stripe running along the leading edge of the .
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 genus, Barberia also appears as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life for a genus of (: ) under the name Barberocoris. The moth genus Barberia Dyar, 1905 remains valid and accepted in .