Biology:Basacallis

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Short description: Genus of moths

Basacallis
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Basacallis

Cashatt, 1969[1][2]
Species:
B. tarachodes
Binomial name
Basacallis tarachodes
(Dyar, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Parachma tarachodes Dyar, 1914

Basacallis is a monotypic snout moth genus. It was described by Everett D. Cashatt in 1969, and contains the species Basacallis tarachodes. It is found in Panama, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama,[3] and South Carolina.[4]

The wingspan is 16–23 mm. The forewings are light gray.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4866158 entry