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Research Project: Systematics of Beetles, Flies, Moths and Wasps with an Emphasis on Agricultural Pests, Invasive Species, Biological Control Agents, and Food Security

Location: Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Title: Phycitinae (Pyralidae) of the Tarahumara region of northwestern Mexico

Author
item Solis, Maria

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 5/28/2024
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: A survey of the Phycitinae (Pyralidae) of the Sierra Tarahumara region in northwestern Mexico recorded 35 species, including 32 previously described species and three new species in the genera Cuniberta Heinrich, Sciota Hulst, and Caristanius Heinrich. We found five species that are endemic to Mexico, and 10 that are new, previously unpublished records for Mexico. Seven species are northernmost records, and nine are southernmost records. Of the latter, all are new records for Mexico. All species except one are new, previously unpublished, records for Sonora and Chihuahua. We briefly discuss richness between localities in comparison to their habitat or vegetation.