Homosassa ella
Hulst, 1887
snout moth
Homosassa ella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It belongs to the Phycitinae, a diverse group of small often associated with dried plant material and seeds. The species is documented from several states in the southeastern and south-central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Homosassa ella: /hoʊmoʊˈsæsə ˈɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, specifically Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
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Taxonomic Note
The Homosassa is placed in the Phycitinae within Pyralidae. The specific epithet 'ella' is not derived from a Latin word but appears to be a feminine name-form suffix.