Telethusia ovalis
Packard, 1874
Telethusia ovalis is a of in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae. It was described by Packard in 1874. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the Telethusia, it is a small moth, though specific morphological details distinguishing it from are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Telethusia ovalis: /tɛlɛˈθuːsiːa oʊˈvælɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
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Taxonomic note
Authority sometimes cited as Packard, 1873 in some databases (e.g., NCBI), though 1874 is the more commonly accepted date.