Pompostolella
Fletcher, 1940
Species Guides
1Pompostolella is a of small in the Meessiidae, established by Fletcher in 1940. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available on its constituent and . It belongs to the superfamily Tineoidea, which includes many fungus-feeding and detritivorous moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pompostolella: //ˌpɒm.pə.stoʊˈlɛl.ə//
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Taxonomic placement
The placement of Pompostolella has been revised over time. GBIF and Catalogue of Life currently place it in Meessiidae, while older sources (including Wikipedia) list it under Tineidae. Meessiidae is now recognized as a distinct family within Tineoidea, having been elevated from status.
Data availability
The is represented by only 28 observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No -level information is available in the provided sources.