Barberia Explained

Barberia is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1905 and contains the species Barberia affinitella. It is found in the southern United States from California to Texas.[1]

The wingspan is about 11 mm. The forewings are blackish brown with a broad white costal stripe.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bug Guide . Bug Guide . 2009-10-18 . 2011-09-29.
  2. New North American Lepidoptera and Synonymical Notes . Dyar, Harrison G. . Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 7 . 39 . Archive.org . 2011-09-29.