Peoria floridella

Shaffer, 1968

Florida Peoria Moth

Peoria floridella is a small in the Pyralidae, described by Shaffer in 1968. It is to peninsular Florida, where it inhabits dry sandhill and scrub . The has been observed in association with sand live oak (Quercus geminata), suggesting a potential relationship. Like many Phycitinae moths, it likely has a concealed larval stage, though detailed information remains limited.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Peoria floridella can be distinguished from other Peoria by its geographic restriction to peninsular Florida sandhills and scrub . Within the Peoria, which contains multiple North American species, P. floridella is recognized by its status and association with xeric oak habitats. Accurate identification typically requires examination of genitalia , as external features overlap with .

Habitat

Dry sandhills and scrub of peninsular Florida. Specifically associated with sand live oak (Quercus geminata) .

Distribution

to peninsular Florida, United States.

Diet

Larvae have been confirmed to feed on sand live oak (Quercus geminata); additional oak may serve as but remain unverified.

Host Associations

  • Quercus geminata - larval food plantsand live oak; only confirmed

Similar Taxa

  • Peoria longipalpellaOverlaps in and general ; distinguished by different geographic distribution and preferences
  • Peoria punctataCongeneric with similar external appearance; requires genitalia examination for definitive separation

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