Holcocera villella

(Busck, 1901)

Holcocera villella is a small in the . It has been documented in multiple U.S. states spanning both coasts. The larvae are known to feed on pine seeds, making this a conifer seed .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holcocera villella: //ˌhɒlkoʊˈsɪərə vɪˈlɛlə//

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Habitat

Associated with pine forests and woodlands where Pinus occur.

Distribution

United States: Maryland, Oregon, Maine, and California.

Diet

Larvae feed on seeds of Pinus .

Host Associations

  • Pinus - larval food sourceseed

Ecological Role

Seed of pine .

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Taxonomic note

Described by August Busck in 1901.

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