Sarata caudellella
Dyar, 1904
Sarata caudellella is a small in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. First described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1904 from specimens originally placed in the Megasis. The is recorded from prairie provinces of central Canada. As with many Phycitinae, detailed remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sarata caudellella: //səˈrɑːtə kɔːˌdɛlˈɛlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from related Sarata by genitalic characters; external is subtle and requires dissection for reliable identification. Forewing pattern consists of muted brown-gray scaling with indistinct transverse lines. Hindwings pale gray with reduced venation visible.
Habitat
Prairie and grassland regions of central Canada; specific microhabitat preferences undocumented.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada. No verified records from the United States or elsewhere.
Seasonality
period spans June to August based on collection dates; precise unknown.
Similar Taxa
- Sarata bimaculalisOverlaps in distribution; distinguished by male genitalia and slightly more contrasting forewing maculation.
- Megasis spp.Formerly classified in this ; separation requires examination of genitalic and wing venation characters.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Megasis caudellella Dyar, 1904; transferred to Sarata based on subsequent revisionary work on Phycitinae.