Macalla glastianalis
Schaus, 1922
Macalla glastianalis is a of pyralid in the Epipaschiinae, described by Schaus in 1922. It belongs to the Macalla, a group of moths whose larvae are known to feed on poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). The species has been recorded in the United States with 87 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other members of its genus, it is presumably and attracted to light.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macalla glastianalis: /məˈkælə ˌɡlæstiəˈneɪlɪs/
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Distribution
United States (based on iNaturalist observations)
Host Associations
- Toxicodendron radicans - larval food plantinferred from -level trait: Macalla larvae feed on poison ivy
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Taxonomic Note
The Macalla is placed in Epipaschiinae of Pyralidae. Some authorities have historically treated Epipaschiinae as a separate family (Epipaschiidae) or as part of Pyralidae.
Data Limitations
Very little published information exists specifically for M. glastianalis. Most ecological information must be inferred from -level studies, particularly of the more commonly encountered Macalla zelleri (Zeller's Macalla).