Pilocrocis ramentalis

Lederer, 1863

Scraped Pilocrocis Moth

A crambid first described by Julius Lederer in 1863. It is native to eastern and central North America, extending south through Central America and the Caribbean, and has been introduced to the Galápagos Islands. The occupies open woods, clearings, and damp areas.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pilocrocis ramentalis: //ˌpaɪloʊˈkroʊsɪs ˌræmɛnˈteɪlɪs//

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Habitat

Open woods, clearings, and damp areas.

Distribution

Eastern and central North America from Ontario south to Florida and west to Wisconsin and Texas. Also recorded in Mexico, Honduras, Rica, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Introduced to the Galápagos Islands.

Diet

Larvae feed on Boehmeria (including Boehmeria cylindrica), Odontonema strictum, Pachystachys spicata, and Pachystachys coccinea.

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