Tacoma feriella
Hulst, 1888
Tacoma feriella is a of in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. First described by Hulst in 1888, this small moth belongs to a of snout moths whose remains poorly documented in scientific literature. The species is part of a diverse group of pyralid moths, many of which are associated with dried plant materials, seeds, or detritus as larvae. moths in this subfamily typically have narrow wings and prominent labial palps that project forward like a snout.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tacoma feriella: /tæˈkoʊmə fɛɹiˈɛlə/
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Distribution
North America. The Tacoma and its included are documented from regions of the United States, with T. feriella known from western North American localities based on collection records.
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Taxonomic note
The Tacoma is classified within the Phycitinae of Pyralidae, a large of commonly known as snout moths or grass moths. Many Phycitinae are economically significant as pests of stored products, though the specific of Tacoma feriella has not been individually studied.
Data availability
As of current databases, Tacoma feriella has 705 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists, yet published biological studies specific to this are scarce.