Tlascala
Hulst, 1890
Species Guides
1- Tlascala reductella(Tlascala Moth)
Tlascala is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, containing a single , Tlascala reductella. The genus was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1890. Its sole species has been documented across eastern North America from Ontario south to Florida, with additional records from Honduras.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The single in this , Tlascala reductella, has a wingspan of approximately 20 mm. As a member of the Phycitinae , it likely exhibits the characteristic snout-like projection of the labial palps typical of pyralid moths, though specific diagnostic features for distinguishing this genus from related are not well documented.
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Distribution
Eastern North America, ranging from Ontario, Canada south to Florida, USA, with westward extension to Illinois and Kentucky. Also recorded from Honduras in Central America.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from February to September, with peak activity from April to July.
Similar Taxa
- Other Phycitinae generaTlascala is distinguished from related primarily by genitalia characteristics and subtle wing pattern differences; however, reliable field identification to genus level requires examination.
More Details
Monotypic status
The contains only one described , Tlascala reductella (Walker, 1863), suggesting either a genuinely rare lineage or historical undersampling of cryptic diversity.
Taxonomic stability
The has remained taxonomically stable since its description in 1890, with no recorded synonymies or major revisions.