Myelopsis
Heinrich, 1956
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3Myelopsis is a of small in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. The genus was described by Carl Heinrich in 1956 and contains four recognized . Taxonomic placement has been debated, with some treatments subsuming it within the genus Episcythrastis. The species are native to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myelopsis: //maɪˈɛl.əpˌsɪs//
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Identification
Separation from the related Episcythrastis requires examination of genitalia; external alone is insufficient for definitive identification. The four within Myelopsis are distinguished by subtle differences in wing pattern and size.
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Distribution
North America. Records exist from the United States and southern Canada.
Similar Taxa
- EpiscythrastisClosely related that sometimes includes Myelopsis; distinguished by genitalic characters rather than external features
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The relationship between Myelopsis and Episcythrastis remains unresolved in some treatments. The Catalogue of Life places Myelopsis in Phycitinae, but broader phylogenetic relationships within this group require further study.