Pyralidae
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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 aegerella
Vitula aegerella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1990. It is known only from the US state of Arizona. As a member of the genus Vitula, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly associated with stored products and dried plant materials, though species-specific biology remains poorly documented.
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.
Vitula setonella
Vitula setonella is a small snout moth species in the family Pyralidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1927. It is known from a limited number of localities in western North America, including British Columbia and parts of the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of 14–16 mm.
Welderella
Welderella is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, described by Blanchard in 1978. The genus is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. As a higher-rank taxon with limited available data, most aspects of its biology remain uncharacterized.
Yosemitia
Yosemitia is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, described by Ragonot in 1901. The genus is currently recognized as a synonym of Zophodia. Members of this group are small to medium-sized pyralid moths, part of the diverse snout moth fauna of North America.
Yosemitia graciella
Yosemitia graciella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It is one of approximately 20 described species in the genus Yosemitia, a group of small moths primarily distributed in western North America. The species occurs across arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Zaboba mitchelli
Zaboba mitchelli is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Chrysauginae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1914. The species belongs to the genus Zaboba, a group of pyralid moths found in the Americas. Like other Chrysauginae, it is likely associated with tropical or subtropical habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Zamagiria
Zamagiria is a genus of small pyralid moths in the subfamily Phycitinae. The genus remains unassigned to any tribe within Phycitinae due to uncertain phylogenetic relationships. It is predominantly Neotropical in distribution, with most species described from Central and South America. Females of at least one species (Z. dixolophella) exhibit calling behavior using acoustic signals to attract mates.
Zamagiria australella
Zamagiria australella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The species was described by George D. Hulst in 1900. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are generally associated with plant material. The specific epithet 'australella' suggests a southern distribution pattern relative to related species.
Zamagiria laidion
Zamagiria laidion is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Zeller in 1881. The species belongs to a genus of relatively obscure moths with limited documented information. Available records indicate very few observations, suggesting it is either rare, poorly surveyed, or restricted in distribution.
Zophodia
Zophodia is a genus of snout moths in the subfamily Phycitinae, family Pyralidae. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1825. At least one species, Zophodia convolutella (Gooseberry Fruitworm), is known to be an agricultural pest. Larvae of this genus develop inside host plant tissues, with documented cases of fruit-feeding behavior.
Zophodia grossulariella
Gooseberry Fruitworm Moth
Zophodia grossulariella is a species of pyralid moth commonly known as the Gooseberry Fruitworm Moth. It occurs in Europe and North America, where its larvae develop inside gooseberry fruits. The species is recognized as a synonym of Zophodia convolutella in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing nomenclatural uncertainty.