Homoeosoma illuviella
Ragonot, 1888
Homoeosoma illuviella is a of snout moth ( Pyralidae, Phycitinae) described by Ragonot in 1888. It belongs to a containing several sunflower-associated species, including the economically significant sunflower moth (H. electellum). Records indicate presence in western North America, specifically Alberta, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Very little specific biological information has been documented for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Homoeosoma illuviella: /hɒmoʊiːəˈsoʊmə ɪˌluːviˈɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta (Canada), New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Distribution records are sparse, with only four observations documented in iNaturalist.
Similar Taxa
- Homoeosoma electellumClosely related and major sunflower pest; H. illuviella distinguished by geographic distribution and lack of documented agricultural pest status
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Wikipedia summary contains a spelling variant 'illuviellum' which appears to be an error; the accepted spelling per authoritative sources (GBIF, Catalogue of Life, NCBI) is 'illuviella'.
Data limitations
This is poorly documented in the literature. Most available information pertains to congeneric species, particularly H. electellum. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing H. illuviella , , or pest status were located.