Gerdana

Busck, 1908

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Gerdana is a of in the Autostichidae, established by Busck in 1908. The single , Gerdana caritella, is a small moth found in eastern North America. are active during summer months, and larvae have been documented feeding on coniferous trees and mistletoe.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gerdana: /ɡɛrˈdɑːnə/

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Distribution

Eastern North America, specifically recorded from southeastern Canada and the eastern United States. GBIF distribution records include Vermont.

Seasonality

are on wing from June to August.

Diet

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Phoradendron (mistletoe), Picea mariana (black spruce), and Picea pungens (blue spruce).

Host Associations

  • Phoradendron - larval food plant
  • Picea mariana - larval food plant
  • Picea pungens - larval food plant

More Details

Monotypic genus

Gerdana contains only one described , Gerdana caritella. The is classified within the superfamily Gelechioidea.

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