Peoria santaritella
Dyar, 1904
Peoria santaritella is a of in the , first described by Dyar in 1904. Originally placed in the Ollia, it was later transferred to Peoria. The species belongs to the Phycitinae, a diverse group of small often associated with dried materials. Available records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peoria santaritella: //pɛˈoʊ.ri.ə ˌsæn.təˈrɪ.tɛl.ə//
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Distribution
The specific epithet "santaritella" suggests a possible association with the Santa Rita Mountains or region in Arizona, though this has not been confirmed. No verified distribution records are available beyond the locality implied by the name.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Ollia santaritella Dyar, 1904, this was later transferred to the Peoria. The basionym Ollia santaritella is retained as a synonym.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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