Pyla

Grote, 1882

snout moths

Species Guides

Pyla is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, described by Grote in 1882. The genus contains more than 20 described distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia. These belong to the Phycitinae, a diverse group within the pyralid moths.

Pyla aenigmatica by (c) John Baur, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Baur. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pyla scintillans by (c) Rob Foster, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Rob Foster. Used under a CC-BY license.

Cf. Matilella (Pyla) fusca (MakGi) (35697589896) by David Short from Windsor, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pyla: /ˈpɪlə/

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Identification

Members of Pyla can be distinguished from other Phycitinae by genitalia and wing pattern characteristics typical of the genus. -level identification requires examination of genitalia and often dissection. The genus is part of the snout moth Pyralidae, characterized by elongated labial palps that project forward like a snout.