Ambesa laetella
Grote, 1880
snout moth
Ambesa laetella is a of in the , described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It is known from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Phycitinae, it shares the characteristic elongated labial that form a "snout" projection. The species has been documented through 95 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-observed but remains poorly studied in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ambesa laetella: /æmˈbeɪsə leɪˈtɛlə/
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada. Distribution records are limited to these three prairie provinces; no United States records have been documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in the Phycitinae, a diverse group of often associated with dried material and seeds.