Crocidophora pustuliferalis
Lederer, 1863
Scalloped Crocidophora Moth
Crocidophora pustuliferalis is a of crambid in the Pyraustinae. It was described by Julius Lederer in 1863. The species occurs across the southeastern and south-central United States, with larvae that feed on native bamboo (Arundinaria species).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crocidophora pustuliferalis: //ˌkrɒsɪˈdɒfərə pʌˌstjuːlɪˈfɛrəlɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina in the United States.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from December through September, indicating year-round adult activity with peak occurrence spanning multiple seasons.
Diet
Larvae feed on Arundinaria (native North American bamboo), webbing the terminal leaves of these plants.
Host Associations
- Arundinaria - larval plantLarvae web terminal leaves
Behavior
Larvae construct webs on terminal leaves of plants.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'pustuliferalis' refers to blister-like (pustule-bearing) markings on the forewings.