Nites atrocapitella
(McDunnough, 1944)
Nites atrocapitella is a in the Depressariidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1944. It is known from a limited geographic range in eastern North America. are active in early spring, and larvae are associated with Corylus (hazelnut) species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nites atrocapitella: //ˈnaɪtiːz ˌætroʊˌkæpɪˈtɛlə//
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Habitat
Associated with Corylus , suggesting occurrence in woodlands, forest edges, or shrublands where hazelnut grows.
Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Ontario and Manitoba (Canada), and Maine and Connecticut (United States).
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in April.
Diet
Larvae feed on Corylus (hazelnuts).
Host Associations
- Corylus - larval food plant of hazelnuts; specific not documented
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Taxonomic note
Placed in Depressariidae, though historically some classifications treated Nites within Oecophoridae.