Honora montinatatella

Hulst, 1887

snout moth

Honora montinatatella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It is to western North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona, California, and Washington. The species has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. It is classified within the Phycitinae, a diverse group of small often associated with dried plant materials.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Honora montinatatella: //həˈnɔːrə ˌmɒntɪnətəˈtɛlə//

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Identification

The combination of small size (wingspan ~23 mm), snout-like labial palps, and western North American distribution distinguishes this from similar Pyralidae. Specific identification features separating it from in the Honora are not documented in available sources. Specimens require examination of genitalia or other microscopic characters for definitive identification.

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Appearance

Small with a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. As a member of the Pyralidae , it possesses the characteristic snout-like labial palps that project forward from the . Wing pattern and coloration details specific to this have not been documented in available sources.

Distribution

Western North America: documented from Arizona, California, and Washington. The specific elevational range or preferences within this region are not recorded.

Similar Taxa

Other Honora species share the -level characteristics of small size and snout-like palps; -level separation requires detailed morphological examination
Other Phycitinae members share general body plan and size range; identification to level requires knowledge

More Details

Taxonomic history

Described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887, a prominent American entomologist known for his work on Lepidoptera. The specific epithet 'montinatatella' likely refers to mountainous , though the etymology is not explicitly documented.

Data availability

Only 34 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is a poorly documented with limited biological information available.