Olybria furciferella
Dyar, 1904
Olybria furciferella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. The species is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Olybria furciferella: /oʊˈlɪbriə ˌfɜːrsɪfəˈrɛlə/
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Identification
Identification requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis; no published field identification guides are available for this .
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments in the southwestern United States.
Distribution
United States: Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
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Taxonomic Note
The Olybria is classified within Phycitinae, a diverse group of small often associated with dried plant material.
Observation Rarity
Only 5 observations are recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.