Homosassa

Hulst, 1890

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Homosassa is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. It was established by George D. Hulst in 1890. The genus is part of the diverse pyralid fauna of North America.

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How to pronounce Homosassa: /hoʊmoʊˈsæsə/

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Etymology

The name Homosassa is derived from the Seminole Native American name for a region in Florida, meaning "river of fishes" or "pepper ridge". The type locality or naming inspiration likely references this Florida place name.

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