Eudocima serpentifera
(Walker, 1858)
Eudocima serpentifera is a fruit-piercing in the Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1858. The is known to occur in North America, with observations documented across the region. As a member of the Eudocima, it belongs to a group of moths characterized by their ability to pierce fruit skins to access juices. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 8543.1.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eudocima serpentifera: /ˌjuːdəˈsɪmə sɜːˌpɛnˈtɪfərə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific details regarding range limits within this region are not well documented in available sources.
Diet
Fruit-piercing has been documented for the Eudocima; pierce fruit skins to feed on juices. Specific fruits for E. serpentifera have not been confirmed in available literature.
Human Relevance
As a fruit-piercing , E. serpentifera has potential economic significance as a pest of cultivated fruits, though specific damage records for this are not well documented. The Eudocima includes several species known to cause damage to commercial fruit in tropical and subtropical regions.
Similar Taxa
- Eudocima maternaBoth are fruit-piercing in the Eudocima with similar and ; E. materna occurs in South Asia rather than North America
- Other Eudocima speciesMembers of this share the characteristic fruit-piercing and similar overall body plan; accurate identification to level requires examination of and pattern details