Glyphodes sibillalis
Walker, 1859
Mulberry Leaftier, Mulberry Leaftier Moth
Glyphodes sibillalis, commonly known as the Mulberry Leaftier, is a of in the Crambidae. The species is known to occur across a broad geographic range spanning the southern United States, Central and South America, and the West Indies. The larval stage has been documented feeding on Morus (mulberry) species, giving rise to its . The specific epithet and common name both reference the larval habit of tying or rolling leaves.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Southern United States (including Georgia), Central America, South America, and the West Indies. A specific distribution record exists from Manizales, Colombia.
Diet
feed on Morus (mulberry) .
Host Associations
- Morus - larval of mulberry trees
Behavior
Larval stage ties or rolls leaves of , as indicated by "leaftier".
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Francis Walker in 1859.