Aglossa baba
Dyar, 1914
Aglossa baba is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. It belongs to the Aglossa, a group of commonly referred to as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps. The species is known from North America, with Texas documented as the type locality.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aglossa baba: //əˈɡlɔsə ˈbɑbɑ//
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Distribution
North America, including Texas as the type locality.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. The specific epithet 'baba' and its etymology are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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