Vitula insula
Neunzig, 1990
Vitula insula is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1990. It is known only from California, with 38 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the Phycitinae, it belongs to a diverse group of often associated with stored products and plant materials. The specific epithet "insula" (Latin for "island") may refer to its restricted geographic distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vitula insula: /ˈvɪ.tu.la ɪnˈsu.la/
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Distribution
California, United States.
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Taxonomic placement
Vitula insula is classified in the Phycitinae, a large group within Pyralidae that includes many associated with dried plant material and stored products.