Peoria roseotinctella

Ragonot, 1887

Rosy Peoria Moth

Peoria roseotinctella is a small in the Pyralidae, commonly known as the Rosy Peoria Moth. The was described by Ragonot in 1887 and was originally placed in the Statina before being transferred to Peoria. It is one of approximately 282 recorded observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not particularly well-studied. The species belongs to the Phycitinae, a diverse group of snout moths whose larvae often feed on dried plant material, seeds, or detritus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Peoria roseotinctella: /piːˈɔːriə ˌroʊzioʊtɪŋkˈtɛlə/

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Identification

Identification of Peoria roseotinctella requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis, as many Phycitinae are superficially similar. The Peoria contains multiple species with roseate or pinkish coloration, making visual identification to species level challenging without knowledge. Distinguishing features from are not documented in readily available sources.

Distribution

Documented from Vermont, United States, with additional records from unspecified locations in the US. The full range is poorly characterized due to limited survey effort and identification challenges.

Similar Taxa

Other Peoria speciesMultiple in the Peoria share similar size, wing shape, and roseate or pinkish coloration patterns, requiring genitalia dissection or molecular analysis for reliable separation.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Statina roseotinctella by Ragonot in 1887, later transferred to the Peoria. The basionym Statina roseotinctella is retained as a synonym.

Data availability

Despite being described over 135 years ago, published biological information on this remains sparse. Most available records derive from specimen databases and citizen science platforms rather than dedicated ecological studies.