Eupseudosoma involuta
Sepp, 1849
snowy eupseudosoma
Eupseudosoma involuta is a in the Erebidae (formerly ), commonly known as the snowy eupseudosoma. It is a defoliator with a broad distribution across the Americas, from the southern United States through South America to Argentina, including the Caribbean islands. The species has been documented as a for the Trichospilus diatraeae, which attacks its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eupseudosoma involuta: /juːˌpsjuːdoʊˈsoʊmə ˌɪnvəˈluːtə/
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Distribution
Found from the southern United States (Florida) south through Central and South America to Argentina, including the Antilles. Distribution records also indicate presence in North America.
Host Associations
- Trichospilus diatraeae - Eulophid that parasitizes of E. involuta
Ecological Role
Defoliator; that consumes foliage
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The was formerly placed in , which is now treated as Arctiinae within Erebidae. The epithet appears as both 'involuta' (feminine) and 'involutum' (neuter) in literature, reflecting historical gender agreement issues with the name.