Greya variabilis

Davis & Pellmyr, 1992

Greya variabilis is a small in the Prodoxidae, described by Davis & Pellmyr in 1992. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning arctic Russia, Alaska, and the western coast of North America. The inhabits contrasting environments: tundra in the northern part of its range and moist coniferous forests in the south.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Greya variabilis: /ˈɡreɪə ˌværɪˈəbɪlɪs/

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Appearance

Small with wingspan of 12–18 mm. Detailed morphological descriptions of coloration and pattern are not available in the provided sources.

Habitat

In the northern part of the range, the consists of tundra. In the south, it occurs in moist coniferous forests.

Distribution

Found on the Yugorski, Taymyr and Chukchi peninsulas of arctic Russia, the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, and along the North American west coast.

Diet

The larvae possibly feed on Saxifraga .

Host Associations

Saxifraga - larval food plantfeeding association is possible but not confirmed

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Taxonomic note

Described by Davis & Pellmyr in 1992; the specific epithet 'variabilis' refers to variable characteristics, though the precise basis for this name choice is not detailed in available sources.