Vitula aegerella
Neunzig, 1990
Vitula aegerella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1990. It is known only from the US state of Arizona. As a member of the Vitula, it belongs to a group of small commonly associated with stored products and dried plant materials, though species-specific remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vitula aegerella: /ˈvɪ.tʊ.lə ˌiː.dʒəˈrɛl.lə/
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Distribution
Known only from Arizona, United States. The precise type locality and extent of range within the state have not been published.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1990 based on material from Arizona. The specific epithet 'aegerella' presumably references similarity to or relationship with Vitula aegerella's or related , though the etymology has not been explicitly stated in the original description.