Pima occidentalis

Heinrich, 1956

snout moth

Pima occidentalis is a of snout moth ( Pyralidae) native to the southwestern United States. The species was formerly treated as a of Pima albiplagiatella but is now recognized as distinct. Larvae are specialized feeders on Astragalus and Lathyrus species. in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona produce two annually.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pima occidentalis: /ˈpiː.mə ˌɒk.sɪˈdɛn.tə.lɪs/

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Identification

Formerly considered a of Pima albiplagiatella; separation from that requires examination of morphological details not specified in available sources. As a member of Pyralidae, possesses the characteristic snout-like labial palps typical of the .

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Distribution

Southwestern United States, specifically recorded from Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Seasonality

Two per year in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona; specific periods not documented.

Diet

Larvae feed on Astragalus , including Astragalus allochrous, Astragalus thurberi, and Astragalus wootonii, as well as Lathyrus species. feeding habits unknown.

Host Associations

  • Astragalus allochrous - larval plant
  • Astragalus thurberi - larval plant
  • Astragalus wootonii - larval plant
  • Astragalus (genus) - larval plantmultiple
  • Lathyrus (genus) - larval plantmultiple

Life Cycle

Two per year in the southwestern United States. , larval, pupal, and stages occur; specific developmental durations unknown.

Similar Taxa

  • Pima albiplagiatellaFormerly treated as ; now recognized as distinct based on morphological differences.

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