Peoria

Ragonot, 1887

Species Guides

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Peoria is a of snout moths (Pyralidae) erected by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887. The genus belongs to the Phycitinae and contains multiple distributed in North America. As with other Phycitinae, members are typically small to medium-sized with characteristic labial palps that project forward like a snout. The genus is not well-studied in popular literature, and most species-level information remains confined to taxonomic treatments.

Peoria bipartitella by (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block. Used under a CC-BY license.Peoria bipartitella by (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block. Used under a CC-BY license.Peoria johnstoni by (c) jimeckert49, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Peoria: //piˈɔːriə//

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate occurrence in the United States, specifically including Vermont. The is native to North America, though precise range boundaries for the genus as a whole remain poorly documented.

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