Plagodis kuetzingi
(Grote, 1876)
Purple Plagodis Moth, purple plagodis
Plagodis kuetzingi, the Purple Plagodis , is a North American geometrid moth characterized by its uncommon to rare occurrence. The exhibits a specialized ecological relationship, feeding exclusively on ash trees (Fraxinus spp.). Its period is restricted to late spring through mid-summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plagodis kuetzingi: //ˈplæɡoʊdɪs ˈkʊtsɪŋɡi//
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Habitat
Associated with ash-dominated environments, including riparian zones and upland forests where Fraxinus occur.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America: Nova Scotia south to Virginia and Tennessee, westward to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Seasonality
active from May through July.
Diet
Larval stage feeds exclusively on ash trees (Fraxinus spp.).
Host Associations
- Fraxinus - larval food plantsole known
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Rarity
Described as uncommon to rare throughout its range, with relatively few observations compared to .