Anacampsis lagunculariella
Busck, 1900
Anacampsis lagunculariella is a small described by August Busck in 1900. It occurs in the Caribbean and southeastern United States, with that feed on Laguncularia racemosa, a mangrove . The species exhibits distinctive patterning including black markings and rows of small black dots near the wing .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis lagunculariella: /ˌænəˈkæmpsɪs læˌɡʊŋkjʊˈlæɹiɛlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Anacampsis by combination of: triangular black spot at middle of ; rows of 4–6 small black dots in depressed intervals between around ; yellowish ground color with sparse black scaling; and association with Laguncularia racemosa . The lagunculariella directly references the host .
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Appearance
wingspan 15–16 mm. yellowish with sparse scattered black . Extreme base of black. Middle of forewing with triangular black spot, sometimes followed by smaller indistinct black scaling at costal third (sometimes absent). with depressed intervals, each containing a row of 4–6 small black dots around . dark purplish grey.
Habitat
Coastal mangrove where Laguncularia racemosa ( mangrove) occurs. inhabit leaves of host, which they tie together.
Distribution
Panama, Cuba, and southern United States (Florida).
Diet
feed on Laguncularia racemosa ( mangrove), tying leaves together to form shelters.
Host Associations
- Laguncularia racemosa - larval leaves are tied together by
Life Cycle
Larval stage involves leaf-tying on . presumably occurs within tied leaf shelters, though specific details of pupal stage and timing are not documented.
Behavior
construct shelters by tying leaves of together. are presumably , consistent with .
Ecological Role
in mangrove ; specialized consumer of Laguncularia racemosa foliage.
Similar Taxa
- AnacampsisOther in Anacampsis share general and patterns; A. lagunculariella distinguished by specific pattern elements and documented association with Laguncularia racemosa.
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Etymology
Specific epithet lagunculariella derives from Laguncularia, indicating early recognition of this specialized host relationship.
Taxonomic history
Described by August Busck in 1900, an who made extensive contributions to North American microlepidoptera .