Anacampsis rhoifructella
(Clemens, 1860)
A small gelechiid native to eastern North America. Historical records incorrectly identified its as staghorn sumac fruit; rearing studies established it feeds on leaves of Viburnum prunifolium. are externally similar to Anacampsis consonella, requiring genital examination or larval characteristics for reliable identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anacampsis rhoifructella: //ˌænəˈkæmpsɪs ˌraɪ.fɹʌkˈtɛlə//
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Identification
nearly identical to Anacampsis consonella; reliable separation requires examination of genitalia or mature larvae. Larvae of A. rhoifructella differ in appearance from those of A. consonella. Phenological differences also aid separation, though specific timing details are not provided in available sources.
Habitat
Deciduous forests.
Distribution
Eastern United States and south-eastern Canada.
Diet
Larvae feed on leaves of Viburnum prunifolium (blackhaw).
Host Associations
- Viburnum prunifolium - larval food plantConfirmed by rearing efforts in central Illinois; original record of feeding on staghorn sumac fruit determined erroneous.
Similar Taxa
- Anacampsis consonella are externally very similar; distinguished by genital , larval appearance, and . Both feed on leaves of Viburnum prunifolium.
Misconceptions
Originally described from larvae collected in staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) fruit racemes; subsequent rearing efforts demonstrated this record was erroneous and that the actually feeds on Viburnum leaves.