Crocidomera imitata
Neunzig, 1990
Crocidomera imitata is a of snout moth described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1990. The species name derives from Latin 'imita', meaning 'imitate' or 'copy', possibly alluding to its resemblance to another species. It is known from Texas and Florida in the southern United States. As a member of the Phycitinae within Pyralidae, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized often associated with stored products or plant materials.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crocidomera imitata: /ˌkrɒsɪˈdɒmərə ˌɪmɪˈtɑːtə/
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Distribution
Texas and Florida, United States.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'imitata' comes from Latin 'imita', meaning 'imitate' or 'copy', suggesting the may mimic or closely resemble another .
Taxonomic History
Described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1990, this is a relatively recently described within a of snout moths.