Anderida

Heinrich, 1956

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Anderida is a of in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. Established by Heinrich in 1956, this genus belongs to the diverse group of snout moths. The genus contains that are part of the North American moth fauna.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anderida: //ænˈdɛɹɪdə//

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Identification

Identification to level requires examination of genitalia and wing venation patterns characteristic of Phycitinae. Members of Anderida can be distinguished from related phycitine genera by specific combinations of genitalic structures and forewing pattern elements, though -level identification often requires dissection.

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Distribution

North America.

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Taxonomic note

The name Anderida was established by Carl Heinrich in 1956 for this of pyralid moths. This should not be confused with Anderida or Anderitum, the Roman name for Pevensey Castle in East Sussex, England.

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