Anderida sonorella
Ragonot, 1887
Anderida sonorella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887. It is currently treated as a synonym of Anderida senorella in some taxonomic databases. The species is known from the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona. As a member of the Phycitinae , it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized commonly referred to as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anderida sonorella: //ændəˈraɪdə sɒnəˈrɛlə//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
Documented from North America, specifically including Arizona. The specific epithet 'sonorella' suggests a possible association with the Sonoran Desert region, though this remains speculative.
Similar Taxa
- Anderida senorellaA. sonorella is listed as a synonym of A. senorella in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, indicating these names likely refer to the same .
More Details
Taxonomic Status
The status of A. sonorella is disputed. While NCBI treats it as a valid species with Euzophera sonorella as its basionym, Catalogue of Life and GBIF list it as a synonym of A. senorella. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Anderida.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 53 observations under this name, suggesting it is encountered with some frequency by naturalists, though many may represent misidentifications or records of the currently accepted name A. senorella.