Phycitinae
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Protasia mirabilicornella
Protasia mirabilicornella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1908, this species belongs to the small genus Protasia. The specific epithet 'mirabilicornella' refers to the remarkable or unusual antennae ('mirabili-' = wonderful/strange, '-cornella' relating to horns/antennae). Like other Phycitinae, it is likely a small to medium-sized moth with relatively inconspicuous coloration.
Pseudocabima arizonensis
A small pyralid moth species described from Arizona in 1956. As a member of the Phycitinae subfamily, it likely exhibits typical snout moth characteristics including scaled wings and a compact body form. The species epithet indicates its type locality in Arizona, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Psorosina
Psorosina is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1904. The genus is poorly known, with limited published information on its constituent species, biology, or ecology. It belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths characterized by their prominent labial palps that project forward like a snout. Available records suggest it has a restricted distribution with few documented observations.
Psorosina hammondi
Appleleaf Skeletonizer
Psorosina hammondi is a pyralid moth in the subfamily Phycitinae, commonly known as the Appleleaf Skeletonizer. The species was described by Riley in 1872 and is notable for its specialized larval feeding behavior on hawthorn (Crataegus) leaves, producing characteristic skeletonizing damage. Despite its distinctive common name and host association, detailed biological information remains limited in accessible literature.
Pyla
snout moths
Pyla is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, described by Grote in 1882. The genus contains more than 20 described species distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia. These moths belong to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group within the pyralid moths.
Pyla aenigmatica
Pyla aenigmatica is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Heinrich in 1956. The species is known from Alberta, Canada, based on distribution records. Like other members of the genus Pyla, it belongs to a group of snout moths, though specific ecological and biological details remain poorly documented.
Pyla aequivoca
Pyla aequivoca is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as knot-horns or snout moths. The species is part of the genus Pyla, which contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America. Records of this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Pyla fusca
Speckled Black Pyla Moth
Pyla fusca is a snout moth in the subfamily Phycitinae with a Holarctic distribution. It is the only member of its genus found outside North America, making it taxonomically distinctive. The species is associated with heathland habitats, particularly areas of burnt heath where its dark coloration provides camouflage. Adults are active during summer months, and larvae feed on Ericaceae plants.
Pyla insinuatrix
Pyla insinuatrix is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Described by Carl Heinrich in 1956, this species belongs to a genus whose members are generally associated with woody plants. The species is known from a limited number of observations and specimens, reflecting the generally understudied nature of many phycitine moths.
Pyla rainierella
Pyla rainierella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1904. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with the type locality associated with Mount Rainier in Washington State. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Quasisalebria
Quasisalebria is a genus of small moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, described by Heinrich in 1956. Members of this genus are part of the diverse snout moth assemblage, characterized by their relatively modest size and generally inconspicuous coloration. The genus is recognized within the Phycitinae, a large subfamily containing numerous species associated with dried plant material, seeds, and detritus. Species-level taxonomy within Quasisalebria remains incompletely resolved.
Quasisalebria admixta
Quasisalebria admixta is a species of snout moth (Pyralidae) in the subfamily Phycitinae, described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The genus Quasisalebria is small and poorly documented, with limited published information on species-level biology. Records from iNaturalist indicate occasional observations, primarily from North America. The species appears to be nocturnal, consistent with other Phycitinae moths.
Reynosa floscella
Reynosa floscella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, described by George D. Hulst in 1890. It is placed in the genus Reynosa, a group of small moths within the diverse Pyraloidea superfamily. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though detailed biological information remains limited in available sources.
Rostrolaetilia coloradella
Rostrolaetilia coloradella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Blanchard and Ferguson in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small moths often associated with dried plant material and stored products. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is rarely documented or potentially infrequently encountered.
Rostrolaetilia placidella
A small moth species in the snout moth family Pyralidae, described from North America in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of often inconspicuous moths. The genus Rostrolaetilia contains few described species and is poorly studied, with limited biological information available.
Rumatha
snout moths
Rumatha is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was established by Carl Heinrich in 1939. The genus contains four described species distributed in North America. Little is known about the biology of most species.
Rumatha glaucatella
Rumatha glaucatella is a small snout moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1888. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in wingspan, with females slightly larger than males. Its larvae are specialized feeders on Cylindropuntia cacti, particularly Cylindropuntia leptocaulis. The species is restricted to the southern United States.
Salebriacus odiosella
Salebriacus odiosella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. First described by George Hulst in 1887, this small moth is part of a genus containing approximately 20 species distributed primarily in North America. The species is documented through scattered collection records and limited iNaturalist observations, indicating it is not well-studied in terms of its biology and ecology.
Salebriaria
snout moths
Salebriaria is a genus of small snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus was established by Carl Heinrich in 1956 and contains approximately 24 described species, most of which were described by Neunzig in 1988 and 2003. Species are distributed primarily in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont and other regions. The genus belongs to a diverse group of pyralid moths characterized by elongated labial palps forming a snout-like projection.
Salebriaria ademptandella
Salebriaria ademptandella is a synonym of Salebriaria turpidella, a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Originally described by Dyar in 1908, this name is no longer considered valid in current taxonomy. The species belongs to a genus of small moths primarily found in North America.
Salebriaria annulosella
Black-patched Salebriaria Moth
Salebriaria annulosella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from ten U.S. states ranging from Maine to Texas. The species was described by Ragonot in 1887. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with over 800 iNaturalist observations.
Salebriaria carolynae
Salebriaria carolynae is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Neunzig in 1988. The genus Salebriaria belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted in distribution.
Salebriaria floridana
Salebriaria floridana is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It is one of multiple Florida-endemic insect species bearing the epithet 'floridana,' including the well-documented tiger beetles Cicindelidia floridana and Tetracha floridana. The genus Salebriaria contains small moths associated with dry, sandy habitats. Unlike the tiger beetles with which it shares its specific epithet, this moth has received limited scientific attention and its biology remains poorly documented.
Salebriaria simpliciella
Salebriaria simpliciella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Neunzig in 1988. It belongs to the genus Salebriaria, a group of small moths within the subfamily Phycitinae. The species has been documented across multiple observation platforms with over 400 records, indicating it is not uncommon in its range. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with dry or sandy habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Salebriaria tenebrosella
Salebriaria tenebrosella is a small moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, described by Hulst in 1887. It is recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to a genus of snout moths whose larvae are generally associated with decaying plant material or fungi.
Sarasota plumigerella
Sarasota plumigerella is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, first described by George D. Hulst in 1900. The genus Sarasota is monotypic, containing only this single species. Like other members of the Phycitinae, it is presumed to be a small moth with larvae that likely feed on plant material, though specific life history details remain poorly documented. The species epithet and genus name reference Sarasota, Florida, suggesting a type locality or association with this region.
Sarata nigrifasciella
Sarata nigrifasciella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Described by Ragonot in 1887, it is a small moth with limited documented information. The species has been recorded from Manitoba, Canada, but its biology and ecology remain poorly known.
Sarata tephrella
Sarata tephrella is a moth species in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The female was described for the first time in a 2005 taxonomic note, with variation in both sexes illustrated and discussed. The species is known from Wyoming, and habitat photographs have been published.
Sciota
snout moth
Sciota is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1888. The genus includes multiple species distributed across North America and Europe, with documented presence in the Iberian Peninsula. Species such as Sciota rhenella laetifica, Sciota hostilis, and Sciota elegiella have been studied in detail regarding their morphology, immature stages, and biology.
Sciota celtidella
Hackberry Leafroller Moth
Sciota celtidella, commonly known as the Hackberry Leafroller Moth, is a small pyralid moth in the subfamily Phycitinae. The species is known to occur in eastern North America and is associated with hackberry (Celtis) host plants. Larvae are leafrollers that feed on hackberry foliage, constructing shelters by rolling or tying leaves together.
Sciota dammersi
leadplant webworm
Sciota dammersi, commonly known as the leadplant webworm, is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It is one of several leafroller species in the genus Sciota, which are known to serve as prey for the Four-toothed Mason Wasp (Monobia quadridens). The species name honors entomologist Charles Dammers. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it may be uncommon, locally distributed, or underreported.
Sciota delassalis
Sciota delassalis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus Sciota includes several species of leafroller moths whose larvae feed on various tree species. S. delassalis is a poorly documented species with minimal published information available beyond taxonomic records. It belongs to a group of moths that are ecologically significant as prey for parasitoid wasps, including mason wasps such as Monobia quadridens.
Sciota uvinella
sweetgum leafroller moth
Sciota uvinella is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the sweetgum leafroller moth. The species was described by Ragonot in 1887 and occurs in eastern North America. Its common name derives from the larval habit of rolling or folding leaves of its host plant, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). The species is notable as a primary prey item for the four-toothed mason wasp, Monobia quadridens, which paralyzes the caterpillars to provision its nest cells.
Sosipatra
Sosipatra is a genus of snout moths (Pyralidae) in the subfamily Phycitinae, established by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The genus belongs to the diverse Pyraloidea superfamily and contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Americas. These moths are part of the large and economically significant family Pyralidae, though specific ecological roles and detailed biology of Sosipatra species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Sosipatra anthophila
Sosipatra anthophila is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1925, this species belongs to the genus Sosipatra, which comprises small to medium-sized pyralid moths. The specific epithet 'anthophila' (flower-loving) suggests an association with flowers, though detailed ecological studies remain limited. As a member of the Phycitinae, it likely exhibits typical characteristics of this diverse subfamily, which includes many species with concealed larval habits and varied host associations.
Sosipatra knudsoni
Sosipatra knudsoni is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Neunzig in 1990. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small moths often associated with dried plant material. The species is known from a limited number of observations, suggesting restricted distribution or cryptic habits. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and associated with terrestrial habitats.
Tacoma
Tacoma is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus was described by George D. Hulst in 1888. It belongs to the snout moth family Pyralidae, a large and diverse group of small to medium-sized moths characterized by their prominent labial palps that extend forward like a snout. Species in this genus are found in North America.
Tacoma feriella
Tacoma feriella is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. First described by Hulst in 1888, this small moth belongs to a genus of snout moths whose biology remains poorly documented in scientific literature. The species is part of a diverse group of pyralid moths, many of which are associated with dried plant materials, seeds, or detritus as larvae. Adult moths in this subfamily typically have narrow wings and prominent labial palps that project forward like a snout.
Tampa
Tampa is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, established by Ragonot in 1887. These small to medium-sized moths are part of the diverse snout moth assemblage, characterized by their relatively slender bodies and often subdued coloration typical of many Phycitinae. The genus name is derived from the city of Tampa, Florida, reflecting the type locality or region associated with its original description. Species in this genus are found in North America, with adults typically active during warmer months. Larval biology and specific host associations remain poorly documented for most species.
Tampa dimediatella
Tampa Moth
Tampa dimediatella, commonly known as the Tampa Moth, is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae. Described by Ragonot in 1887, this species belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths often associated with stored products and plant materials. The genus Tampa contains relatively few described species, and T. dimediatella appears to be the most frequently encountered and well-documented member based on observation records.
Telethusia ovalis
Telethusia ovalis is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Packard in 1874. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Telethusia, it is a small moth, though specific morphological details distinguishing it from congeners are not well documented in available sources.
Tlascala
Tlascala is a monotypic genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, containing a single species, Tlascala reductella. The genus was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1890. Its sole species has been documented across eastern North America from Ontario south to Florida, with additional records from Honduras.
Triozosneura dorsonotata
Triozosneura dorsonotata is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Blanchard in 1973. The genus Triozosneura contains few described species, and this taxon remains poorly known. Records indicate extremely limited observation data, with only two documented occurrences in iNaturalist.
Tulsa
Tulsa is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The genus belongs to the diverse Pyraloidea superfamily, which includes many economically important moth species. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of Tulsa species.
Tulsa finitella
Tulsa finitella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. First described by Francis Walker in 1863, this species is known from limited distribution records in the Canadian Prairie provinces. The genus Tulsa contains approximately 15 species, with T. finitella being among the more poorly documented members. Available occurrence data suggests it inhabits grassland and prairie environments, though specific ecological details remain sparse in the scientific literature.
Ufa
Ufa is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, described by Francis Walker in 1863. The genus is distributed in the Americas and contains multiple species. Phylogenetic relationships suggest Ufa is most closely related to Elasmopalpus, though it shares certain morphological characters in female genitalia with Adelphia.
Ufa rubedinella
Red-Washed Ufa
Ufa rubedinella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Zeller in 1848. The species is known from Brazil, specifically recorded from Rio de Janeiro state. It is commonly referred to as the Red-Washed Ufa. The genus Ufa contains relatively few described species, and most are poorly known biologically.
Varneria
Varneria is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus was described by Dyar in 1904 and contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Americas. These moths are part of a diverse group of small to medium-sized pyralids often associated with dry or arid environments. The genus is documented through over 1,000 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate field recognition.
Varneria atrifasciella
Varneria atrifasciella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. The species is known from North America and has been documented through a limited number of observations.
Vitula broweri
Brower's Vitula Moth
Vitula broweri is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. It occurs across much of North America, from Canada to the eastern and central United States. The species is characterized by its modest size and distinctive pale brownish forewings with white-powdered areas.