Zelleria arizonica

Braun, 1940

Zelleria arizonica is a small in the Yponomeutidae (ermine moths), described by Braun in 1940. The species is known from Arizona, as indicated by its specific epithet. Like other members of the Zelleria, it likely has a narrow plant association, though specific details remain poorly documented. The genus is characterized by small size and larvae that typically mine leaves of their host plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zelleria arizonica: /zɛˈlɛriə ˌærɪˈzoʊnɪkə/

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Distribution

Arizona, United States. The specific epithet and type locality indicate this is to or primarily associated with Arizona.

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