Maricopa

Hulst, 1890

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Maricopa is a of small in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. The genus was established by George D. Hulst in 1890. These moths are part of the diverse snout moth , though specific biological details about most remain poorly documented in available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Maricopa: /ˌmɛrɪˈkoʊpə/

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Taxonomic history

The Maricopa was described by George D. Hulst in 1890 within the Pyralidae. The name has been applied to a small group of phycitine moths, though the genus has not been extensively studied and -level remains incompletely resolved.

Name confusion

The name 'Maricopa' is primarily associated with geographic locations in Arizona and California, a Native American ethnic group and their language, and a college system. The is a relatively obscure taxonomic usage of the name.

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