Snout-moth
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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 virgatella
Black-spotted Leafroller Moth
Sciota virgatella, known as the black-spotted leafroller moth, is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae. First described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860, it occurs widely across eastern and central North America. The species is active throughout much of the year, with adults recorded from February through September. Its common name references the larval habit of rolling or folding leaves.
Sisyracera
Sisyracera is a genus of snout moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae, and tribe Udeini. It was established in 1890 by Heinrich Benno Möschler with Leucinodes preciosalis as the type species, now synonymized with Sisyracera subulalis. The genus contains three recognized species, with distribution centered in the Neotropical region.
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.
Stenopaschia
Stenopaschia is a genus of snout moths (Pyralidae) in the subfamily Epipaschiinae. The genus was described by Hampson in 1906 and is currently accepted. It is known from very few observations and limited published information.
Sufetula diminutalis
Sufetula diminutalis is a small snout moth in the subfamily Lathrotelinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866 from Honduras and has since spread to Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and more recently to Europe. The species is notable for its root-boring larvae that feed on palms.
Tallula baboquivarialis
Tallula baboquivarialis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Epipaschiinae. Described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1926, this species is known from extremely limited records. Only one observation has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or potentially underreported. The specific epithet references the Baboquivari Mountains in Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution.
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.
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 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.
Udea livida
Udea livida is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1966. The species is known from a limited number of records in western North America, specifically from British Columbia, Washington, and Utah. As a member of the genus Udea, it belongs to a diverse group of snout moths, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
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.
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 edmandsii
Dried Fruit Moth, American Wax Moth, Dried-fruit Moth
Vitula edmandsii, commonly known as the Dried Fruit Moth or American Wax Moth, is a snout moth in the family Pyralidae. The species was described by Packard in 1865 and exhibits a transatlantic distribution, occurring in both Europe and North America. It comprises two recognized subspecies: the nominate V. e. edmandsii in Europe and eastern North America, and V. e. serratilineella (beehive honey moth) in western North America. The latter subspecies is sometimes treated as a full species due to ecological and geographic distinctions.
Vitula pinei
Vitula pinei is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae, first described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. It occurs in the southwestern United States, where its larvae feed on pine cones. The species is distinguished by its small size and pale, finely dusted wing coloration.
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 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 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.