Sosipatra anthophila

Dyar, 1925

Sosipatra anthophila is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. Described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1925, this species belongs to the Sosipatra, which comprises small to medium-sized pyralid moths. The specific epithet 'anthophila' (flower-loving) suggests an association with flowers, though detailed ecological studies remain limited. As a member of the Phycitinae, it likely exhibits typical characteristics of this diverse subfamily, which includes many species with concealed larval habits and varied associations.

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How to pronounce Sosipatra anthophila: //ˌsɔsɪˈpatra ænˈθɒfɪlə//

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