Xylomoia chagnoni
Barnes & McDunnough, 1917
Reed Canary Grass Borer Moth, Chagnon's Borer Moth
Xylomoia chagnoni is a small noctuid commonly known as the reed canary grass borer moth. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917 and named after collector Gustave Chagnon. The occurs in northeastern North America, where it has been documented as a feeder on reed canary grass.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylomoia chagnoni: //zaɪloʊˈmɔɪə ˈʃæɡnoʊni//
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Identification
The can be recognized by its small size (wingspan ~30 mm) within the Xylomoia. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with stands of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), its larval plant.
Distribution
Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada, westward to Wyoming and Manitoba. Documented from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.
Diet
Larvae feed on reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Phalaris arundinacea - larval plantReed canary grass
Ecological Role
herbivore on reed canary grass, a widespread wetland grass .
Human Relevance
Potentially useful for of reed canary grass, which is considered an in some wetland .
Similar Taxa
- Other Xylomoia species share similar size and general ; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters not specified in available sources.
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Etymology
Named in honor of Gustave Chagnon, the collector who obtained the .