Ufa

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Pyraloidea
Family: Pyralidae
Subfamily: Phycitinae
Tribe: Phycitini
Genus: Ufa

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ufa: /ˈjuːfə/

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Summary

Ufa is a genus of moths within the family Pyralidae, known for four species documented in North America. They exhibit a range of color variations in their forewings and have distinctively broad hindwings. Identified by their slender forewing structure, these moths contribute to the biodiversity of the regions they inhabit.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan 17-26 mm; forewing slender, variably yellow to red to brown with dark discal spot; hindwing more than twice as broad as forewing, white to pale gray with dark terminal line and white fringe; labial palps re-curve over head.

Identification Tips

Look for the forewing's characteristic slender shape and color variations; the presence of a notable dark discal spot on the forewing.

Distribution

North America.