Cabnia myronella
Dyar, 1904
Cabnia myronella is a small snout moth and the sole member of its . It occurs in the eastern United States from New England to the Gulf Coast. The was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. As a genus, it represents a distinct lineage within the Phycitinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cabnia myronella: //ˈkæb.ni.ə ˌmaɪ.roʊˈnɛl.ə//
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Identification
The Cabnia is , so identification to genus level confirms the . Within Phycitinae, Cabnia myronella may be distinguished from related genera by genitalic characters, though specific external diagnostic features are not well documented in available literature. are small with the characteristic snout moth of the Pyralidae.
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Distribution
Eastern United States, ranging from Massachusetts southward through the Atlantic coastal states to Florida, and westward to Mississippi.
Similar Taxa
- Other Phycitinae generaSimilar small size and general snout moth appearance; genitalic dissection required for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic status
Cabnia is a , making C. myronella the only known in this lineage. This rarity suggests either genuine scarcity or undercollection.