Sosipatra rileyella
Ragonot, 1887
Sosipatra rileyella is a small in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. The was described by Ragonot in 1887. It is known from western North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. Like other Phycitinae, it is likely associated with dried plant material or stored products, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Canada. The appears to occur in western North America, though precise range boundaries are not well established.
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Taxonomic Note
Sosipatra rileyella is placed in the Phycitinae, a diverse group of pyralid moths commonly known as knot-horn moths or snout moths. Many Phycitinae are associated with dried vegetation, seeds, or stored products, though this ecological pattern has not been specifically documented for S. rileyella.