Prionapteryx nebulifera
Stephens, 1834
Clouded Veneer Moth
Prionapteryx nebulifera, commonly known as the clouded veneer , is a crambid moth described by Stephens in 1834. The name refers to its clouded or misty appearance. It is distributed across eastern North America and has a larval association with Ericaceae plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prionapteryx nebulifera: /priː.ɒnˈæptərɪks ˌnɛbjʊˈlɪfərə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ontario, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Seasonality
active from May to August.
Diet
Larvae feed on Ericaceae , specifically Leiophyllum buxifolium and probably Gaylussacia species.
Host Associations
- Leiophyllum buxifolium - larval Confirmed plant
- Gaylussacia - probable larval Inferred from feeding records
Life Cycle
Larvae pupate within the larval retreat.
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Etymology
The specific epithet nebulifera derives from Latin nebula (mist, fog, clouds) and fera (bearing), referring to the 's clouded appearance.