Bactra priapeia

Bactra priapeia is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the genus Bactra, a group of small moths whose larvae are generally associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic host plants. The species has been documented in 47 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by observers. As with many Bactra species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.