Ufa

Walker, 1863

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Ufa is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae, described by Francis Walker in 1863. The genus is distributed in the Americas and contains multiple . Phylogenetic relationships suggest Ufa is most closely related to Elasmopalpus, though it shares certain morphological characters in female genitalia with Adelphia.

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Distribution

Americas (North and South America)

Similar Taxa

  • ElasmopalpusClosest phylogenetic relative based on morphological analysis
  • AdelphiaShares certain morphological characters in female genitalia

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