Ufa rubedinella
Zeller, 1848
Red-Washed Ufa
Ufa rubedinella is a of in the , Phycitinae. It was described by Zeller in 1848. The species is known from Brazil, specifically recorded from Rio de Janeiro state. It is commonly referred to as the Red-Washed Ufa. The Ufa contains relatively few described species, and most are poorly known biologically.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ufa rubedinella: /ˈjuːfə ruːbədɪˈnɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro state). The full extent of its range within South America remains poorly documented.
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Taxonomic notes
The Ufa is classified within the Phycitinae, a large and diverse group of pyralid . The specific epithet 'rubedinella' likely refers to a reddish or ruddy coloration ('rubedo' = redness in Latin). No detailed morphological description is readily available in major reference works.
Data gaps
Despite 267 iNaturalist observations, published biological information (, plants, larval ) appears absent from accessible literature. Most knowledge of this comes from specimen records rather than ecological study.