Anderida peorinella

Blanchard & Knudson, 1985

Anderida peorinella is a of snout moth ( Pyralidae) described from Texas in 1985. It is a small with notable in forewing length. The species is to Texas and has been documented through over 100 observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anderida peorinella: /ænˈdɛrɪdə piˌɔːrɪˈnɛlə/

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Identification

Forewing length 8.1–11.2 mm in males, approximately 12.5 mm in females. Distinguishable from by this size dimorphism and Texas distribution. Specific wing pattern details require reference to original description.

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Distribution

Texas, United States. to this state with no confirmed records from adjacent regions.

Similar Taxa

  • AnderidaOther in ; A. peorinella distinguished by Texas distribution and documented size dimorphism
  • Other Pyralidae-level similarity; assignment based on genitalic and wing venation characters per original description

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