Ephestiodes erythrella
Ragonot, 1887
Ephestiodes erythrella is a small pyralid described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887. Native to western North America, it ranges from Texas and Ontario westward to British Columbia, California, and Utah. It has been introduced to Hawaii. The has a wingspan of approximately 13–16 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ephestiodes erythrella: //ɛfˈɛsti.oʊˌdiːz ˌɛrɪˈθrɛlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from congeneric by geographic distribution and subtle morphological features; precise diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis. Smaller than many related stored-product in the Cadra.
Habitat
Specific preferences are not documented. Based on distribution records, occurs in diverse environments across western North America from Texas to British Columbia.
Distribution
Native to North America: Texas, Ontario westward through British Columbia, California, and Utah. Introduced to Hawaii.
Behavior
Attracted to ultraviolet light; has been documented at blacklighting displays.
Similar Taxa
- Ephestiodes gilvescentellaSimilar size and ; distinguished by subtle wing pattern differences and geographic overlap in western North America
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by French entomologist Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887, a in Pyralidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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