Yosemitia
Ragonot, 1901
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1Yosemitia is a of in the Pyralidae, Phycitinae, described by Ragonot in 1901. The genus is currently recognized as a synonym of Zophodia. Members of this group are small to medium-sized pyralid moths, part of the diverse snout moth fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Yosemitia: //joʊˈsɛmɪtiə//
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Distribution
The name references Yosemite, suggesting a North American distribution, particularly in western regions. Specific range data for the genus as historically circumscribed is limited due to its synonymy with Zophodia.
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Taxonomic Status
Yosemitia was established by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1901 but has since been synonymized with Zophodia Hübner, 1825. The type and included species have been reassigned to Zophodia.