Bucculatrix cerina
Braun, 1963
Bucculatrix cerina is a small in the Bucculatricidae, commonly known as ribbed cocoon-maker moths. It was first described in 1963 by lepidopterist Annette Frances Braun. The is known only from Florida in North America, with records from January and November. Like other members of its , it likely has a specialized leaf-mining larval stage and constructs distinctive ribbed cocoons for , though these details have not been directly documented for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bucculatrix cerina: /ˌbʌkjʊˈleɪtrɪks sɛˈriːnə/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Bucculatrix by genitalia as described in the original species description. are presumably small with narrow, pointed wings typical of the . No published external diagnostic features separate it reliably from without dissection.
Distribution
Known only from Florida, United States. The precise locality or localities within Florida were not specified in the original description.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in January and November, suggesting either activity or an extended adult period spanning late autumn through early winter.
Similar Taxa
- BucculatrixOther in this are morphologically similar externally; reliable identification requires examination of genitalia or molecular analysis. Many are more widely distributed across North America.