Papaipema araliae
Bird & Jones, 1921
Aralia shoot borer moth, Hedge veronica, Hercules' Club Borer Moth
Papaipema araliae is a described by Bird & Jones in 1921. The belongs to the Papaipema, a group of borers associated with herbaceous plants and woody stems. It is recorded from North America. The specific epithet 'araliae' indicates an association with plants in the genus Aralia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Papaipema araliae: /pəˌpaɪˈpiːmə əˈreɪlˌiː/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse; the has been documented in the eastern United States.
Diet
are presumed to feed on Aralia based on the specific epithet and known biology of , though direct observations have not been documented.
Host Associations
- Aralia - probable larval Inferred from specific epithet; not directly confirmed
Similar Taxa
- Papaipema speciesOther Papaipema share similar and borer biology; identification requires examination of or association
More Details
Hodges number
9470