Anacampsis agrimoniella
(Clemens, 1860)
Agrimony Anacampsis Moth
Anacampsis agrimoniella is a gelechiid described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. The is associated with woodlands and wood edges across eastern North America. Its larval development is tied to Agrimonia plants. The references both the Anacampsis and the agrimony host genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis agrimoniella: /ˌænəˈkæmpsɪs əˌɡrɪməˈniːɛlə/
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Habitat
Woodlands and wood edges.
Distribution
North America: Ontario and New York south to Florida, west to Illinois. Records also include Vermont and additional Canadian and U.S. localities.
Diet
Larvae feed on Agrimonia .
Host Associations
- Agrimonia - larval plant-level association; specific Agrimonia not documented in sources
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Gelechia agrimoniella by Clemens in 1860 before transfer to Anacampsis.