Holcocera gigantella

Chambers, 1876

Holcocera gigantella is a small in the Blastobasidae. The has a wingspan of approximately 22 mm. Its larvae are specialized feeders on Yucca seeds and pods. The species is documented from the southwestern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holcocera gigantella: //ˌhɒlkəˈsɪrə ˌdʒaɪɡənˈtɛlə//

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Identification

The wingspan of about 22 mm distinguishes this from some , though specific diagnostic features for field identification are not well documented. Members of Blastobasidae are generally small, drab-colored with relatively narrow wings.

Habitat

Associated with Yucca plants, which serve as larval . The documented localities (Colorado, Arizona, California) suggest arid and semi-arid environments where Yucca occur.

Distribution

United States: Colorado, Arizona, and California.

Diet

Larvae feed on seeds and pods of Yucca . feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Yucca - larval seeds and pods

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