Myelopsis alatella

Hulst, 1887

Myelopsis alatella is a of snout moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It belongs to the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. The species is known from the south-western United States, with California as the primary recorded location. It has been documented in 335 iNaturalist observations.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myelopsis alatella: /maɪəˈlɑpsɪs æləˈtɛlə/

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Distribution

South-western United States, primarily California.

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Taxonomic Note

The iNaturalist Wikipedia summary incorrectly places this in the Episcythrastis; authoritative sources (Catalogue of Life, GBIF, NCBI) confirm placement in Myelopsis.

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