Adanarsa intransitella
Dyar, 1905
Adanarsa intransitella is a snout moth (Pyralidae: Phycitinae) and the sole in its . It was originally described as Rhodophaea intransitella by Dyar in 1905, then transferred to the new genus Adanarsa by Heinrich in 1956. The species is known from the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adanarsa intransitella: /ˌædəˈnɑːsə ɪnˌtrænzɪˈtɛlə/
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Identification
As the only in its , identification relies on recognizing the genus Adanarsa itself. The original description by Dyar (1905) and Heinrich's redescription (1956) provide the primary diagnostic features distinguishing it from related Phycitinae genera.
Distribution
Southwestern United States: Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Rhodophaea, then transferred to the newly erected genus Adanarsa by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The genus name and specific epithet together form a distinctive combination among North American Phycitinae.
Observation rarity
As of source data compilation, only one observation was documented in iNaturalist, suggesting the is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specialized in the arid Southwest.