Peoria tetradella

Zeller, 1872

four-spotted peoria

Peoria tetradella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Zeller in 1872. It belongs to the Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized commonly known as knot-horn moths. The species has been documented across North America with over 600 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Its , "four-spotted peoria," likely refers to characteristic wing markings, though specific pattern details require confirmation from specimens.

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How to pronounce Peoria tetradella: /piˈoː.ri.a tɛ.trəˈdɛl.la/

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North America

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Anerastia tetradella by Zeller in 1872, this was later transferred to the Peoria. The basionym Anerastia tetradella reflects its historical placement in a different genus within the same .

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