Copivaleria
Grote, 1883
Copivaleria is a in the , erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It contains a single , Copivaleria grotei (Grote's sallow), described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1874. The genus is currently considered a synonym of Psaphida by the Global Names Index.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copivaleria: /ˌkoʊpɪˈvæləriə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America, including Ontario (Canada), Tennessee, New York, Maryland, and Vermont (United States).
Seasonality
are active from April to May.
Diet
feed on Fraxinus (ash trees).
Host Associations
- Fraxinus - larval of ash trees; specific not documented
Similar Taxa
- PsaphidaCopivaleria is considered a synonym of Psaphida by taxonomic authorities; the two share morphological and ecological traits.
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Taxonomic Status
The Global Names Index treats Copivaleria as a synonym of Psaphida Walker, 1865. However, some sources including NCBI and iNaturalist maintain it as a valid . The North Photographers Group and BugGuide continue to use Copivaleria grotei as the accepted name for the .