Laetilia fiskeella
Dyar, 1904
Laetilia fiskeella is a in the Pyralidae ( Phycitinae). The was described by Dyar in 1904. It belongs to a whose larvae are known to feed on scale insects, with at least one (Laetilia coccidivora) documented as a specialized of soft scale insects in the family Coccidae. The specific and relationships of L. fiskeella remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laetilia fiskeella: /laɪˈtɪliə fɪsˈkiːlɑ/
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Similar Taxa
- Laetilia coccidivora with well-documented -insect ; L. fiskeella may share similar ecological role but this has not been confirmed
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Taxonomic note
The Laetilia is classified in Phycitinae within Pyralidae. Some sources may place it in Pyralidae sensu lato or in Crambidae depending on classification system used.
Data limitations
Despite 50+ iNaturalist observations, published biological information for L. fiskeella specifically is sparse. Most ecological information available for the derives from studies of L. coccidivora.