Tampa dimediatella
Ragonot, 1887
Tampa Moth
Tampa dimediatella, commonly known as the Tampa , is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae. Described by Ragonot in 1887, this species belongs to the Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths often associated with stored products and plant materials. The Tampa contains relatively few described species, and T. dimediatella appears to be the most frequently encountered and well-documented member based on observation records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tampa dimediatella: /ˈtæmpə ˌdaɪˌmiːdiəˈtɛlə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic notes
The Tampa is classified within Phycitinae of Pyralidae. The specific epithet 'dimediatella' follows the diminutive form common in Pyralidae . The was originally described by Émile Louis Ragonot, a prominent 19th-century French entomologist specializing in Pyralidae.
Observation frequency
As of the data cutoff, iNaturalist records 925 observations of this , suggesting it is relatively well-encountered by naturalists compared to many other Pyralidae species, though this may reflect observer effort and geographic rather than true abundance.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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