Prodoxus sonorensis
Pellmyr & Balcázar-Lara, 2005
Prodoxus sonorensis is a small yucca moth in the Prodoxidae, described in 2005 by Pellmyr and Balcázar-Lara. The occurs in a restricted range spanning southeastern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. are active during mid-summer, with larvae developing within the fruit of Yucca schottii.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prodoxus sonorensis: /prəˈdɒksəs soʊnɔːˈrɛnsɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with yucca plants, particularly Yucca schottii, in arid and semi-arid regions of the Sonoran Desert.
Distribution
Southeastern Arizona, United States, and northern Sonora, Mexico.
Seasonality
are on wing from late June to mid-August.
Diet
Larvae feed on Yucca schottii.
Host Associations
- Yucca schottii - larval larvae develop within fruit
Ecological Role
As a yucca moth, participates in the obligate mutualism with Yucca schottii, serving as while using the plant for larval development.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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