Sericoplaga
Warren, 1892
Sericoplaga is a in the Crambidae, established by William Warren in 1892. The genus contains a single , Sericoplaga externalis, also described by Warren in the same year. This genus is to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sericoplaga: /ˌsɛrɪkoʊˈplɑːɡə/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Recorded from Maryland to Illinois, south to Florida, and west to Texas.
Seasonality
have been recorded on in February, from April to October, and in December.
Host Associations
- Maclura pomifera - larval feed on this .
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Taxonomic history
The and its sole were described simultaneously by William Warren in 1892. The genus has remained since its description.