Barberia affinitella

Dyar, 1905

Barberia affinitella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, and the sole member of its . It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1905. The species is found in the southern United States, ranging from California to Texas. As a member of the Phycitinae, it belongs to a diverse group of pyralid moths commonly known as snout moths due to their prominent labial palps.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Barberia affinitella: //bɑɹˈbɛɹ.iə əˌfɪn.ɪˈtɛl.ə//

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Distribution

Southern United States from California to Texas.

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Taxonomic Notes

Barberia is a , meaning B. affinitella is the only described in the genus.

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