Oreana
Hulst, 1888
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1Oreana is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887, with its sole Oreana unicolorella described one year earlier. The genus is known from most of North America. As a monotypic genus, Oreana contains only this single species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oreana: /ɔːˈriːənə/
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Identification
As a , Oreana is effectively synonymous with its sole Oreana unicolorella in practice. The genus is distinguished within Phycitinae by the unique combination of traits present in O. unicolorella. Identification to genus level requires recognition of this species.
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Distribution
Most of North America, including the United States (with records from Vermont and other states).
Similar Taxa
- Other Phycitinae generaOreana is distinguished by being ; other in this typically contain multiple with greater morphological diversity.
- Oriana (disambiguation)Similar spelling but unrelated; Oriana refers to different and concepts, not a .
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Taxonomic note
The authorship year is sometimes cited as 1887 (when the was described) versus 1888 (formal publication date). The genus contains only Oreana unicolorella (Hulst, 1886).