Pima fosterella
Hulst, 1888
snout moth
Pima fosterella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by Hulst in 1888. It is known from western North America, with records from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. As a member of the Phycitinae , it belongs to a diverse group of small commonly referred to as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pima fosterella: /ˈpiːmə ˌfɒstəˈrɛlə/
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Distribution
Western North America. Documented occurrences include Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Washington, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico in the United States.
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Taxonomic Notes
Pima fosterella was originally described by George Duryea Hulst in 1888. The Pima is classified within the Phycitinae of the Pyralidae. The 'snout moth' refers to the characteristic elongated labial palps that project forward from the in many pyralid .