Greya powelli

Davis & Pellmyr, 1992

Greya powelli is a small in the Prodoxidae, described by Davis & Pellmyr in 1992. It is to California, occurring in the coastal ranges from the San Francisco Bay area to the San Gabriel Mountains, as well as the south-central Sierra Nevada. The inhabits slightly moist grassy areas within open oak woodlands. Larvae feed on Bowlesia incana, a member of the carrot family.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Greya powelli: /ˈɡreɪə ˈpaʊɛli/

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Identification

Wingspan 7–12 mm. Small with narrow, elongated wings typical of the Prodoxidae. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Slightly moist grassy areas in open oak woodland.

Distribution

Coastal ranges of California between the San Francisco Bay area and the San Gabriel Mountains; south-central Sierra Nevada of California.

Diet

Larvae feed on Bowlesia incana (Apiaceae). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

Bowlesia incana - larval plantConfirmed larval food source.

Similar Taxa

GreyaOther in the Greya share similar and preferences; precise differentiation requires examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological characters not summarized in available sources.