Pyralis

Linnaeus, 1758

Meal Moths

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Pyralis is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is one of the older lepidopteran genera established in modern . The genus is commonly referred to as 'Meal ' in English. As a member of the Pyralinae, in this genus possess the characteristic elongated labial palps that project forward from the , giving snout moths their . The genus has undergone taxonomic revision over time, with at least one former species (Pyralis preciosalis) reassigned.

Pyralis farinalis by no rights reserved, uploaded by Christian Kahle. Used under a CC0 license.Pyralis farinalis by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Pyralis manihotalis by (c) portioid, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by portioid. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Pyralis: /pɪˈræɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), Sweden (SE), and Vermont, USA. The has a documented distribution across parts of Europe and North America, though specific range details for the genus as a whole remain limited in available sources.

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