Gonodonta nitidimacula
Guenée, 1852
Gonodonta nitidimacula is a fruit-piercing moth in the Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It is classified in the Calpinae, a group known for that feed on fruit using specialized capable of piercing skin. The species has been documented in North America. Its MONA ( Photographers Group) number is 8542.3.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gonodonta nitidimacula: //ˌɡoʊ.noʊˈdɒn.tə ˌnɪ.tɪˌdaɪˈmæk.jʊ.lə//
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Fruit-piercing feeding; uses a specialized to pierce fruit skin and access juices
Human Relevance
Fruit-piercing moths in the Gonodonta are known agricultural pests of citrus and other cultivated fruits; specific economic impact of G. nitidimacula has not been documented
Similar Taxa
- Other Gonodonta speciesMultiple occur in North America with similar fruit-piercing habits and Calpinae ; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or wing pattern details
- Other Calpinae fruit-piercing moths members share the characteristic piercing-sucking and fruit-feeding ; distinguished by wing pattern and genitalic features
More Details
Taxonomic authority
First described by Achille Guenée in 1852
MONA/Hodges number
8542.3