Eutrapela
Hübner, [1809]
curve-toothed geometer moth, purplish-brown looper
Species Guides
1- Eutrapela clemataria(Curved-toothed Geometer Moth)
Eutrapela is a of geometrid moths containing only Eutrapela clemataria. The is a multivoltine geometrid found in deciduous and mixed woodlands across eastern North America. Its serve as for mass rearing of the Ooencyrtus ennomophagus, with cold storage at −10°C extending their suitability for production.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodlands.
Distribution
Eastern North America: Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas, north to Saskatchewan. GBIF records include Vermont.
Host Associations
- Ooencyrtus ennomophagus - Thelyotokous used for mass rearing; fresh eggs or eggs cooled to −10°C before embryonation are suitable .
Life Cycle
Multivoltine.
Ecological Role
for mass rearing programs.
Human Relevance
are used in programs to mass rear the Ooencyrtus ennomophagus.
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Research significance
Studies on E. clemataria have demonstrated that cooling to −10°C alters egg physiology, making them more suitable for production even after embryonation has begun, forestalling the age-related decline in parasite production observed in untreated eggs.