Aristotelia amelanchierella
Braun, 1925
Aristotelia amelanchierella is a small in the , first described by Annette Frances Braun in 1925. The is found in scattered locations across North America, with records from Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. The is known to feed on Amelanchier alnifolia (serviceberry), making this a -specific moth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aristotelia amelanchierella: /ˌærɪstəˈtɛliə əˌmɛlænʃɪˈrɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia in the United States. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests this may be more widespread but undercollected, or it may occur in specialized associated with its .
Diet
feed on Amelanchier alnifolia (serviceberry, Rosaceae). feeding habits are unknown.
Host Associations
- Amelanchier alnifolia - larval Serviceberry; feed on this
Similar Taxa
- Aristotelia elegantellaAnother small in the same , found in western North America; both are attracted to blacklights and require careful examination for identification
- Other Aristotelia speciesThe contains approximately 35 named in North America, many awaiting formal description; species-level identification often requires examination of or association with specific plants
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Annette Frances Braun, a prolific who named numerous microlepidoptera in the early 20th century. The specific epithet amelanchierella directly references the larval Amelanchier.
Research gaps
Most details remain undocumented, including , precise requirements, and complete geographic range. The scattered collection records suggest need for targeted survey work, particularly in regions where Amelanchier alnifolia occurs.