Sosipatra
Heinrich, 1956
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3Sosipatra is a of snout moths (Pyralidae) in the Phycitinae, established by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The genus belongs to the diverse Pyraloidea superfamily and contains multiple distributed primarily in the Americas. These are part of the large and economically significant Pyralidae, though specific ecological roles and detailed of Sosipatra species remain poorly documented in available literature.
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Distribution
of Sosipatra are recorded from the Americas, with distribution including parts of North and Central America. Specific range boundaries for the as a whole are not comprehensively mapped in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The name Sosipatra was established by Carl Heinrich in 1956 for pyralid moths in the Phycitinae. The is distinct from the historical figure Sosipatra, a 4th-century Neoplatonist philosopher; the shared name is coincidental.
Observation record
The has 214 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data, indicating some level of detection by naturalists, though this does not imply comprehensive biological knowledge.