Pococera militella
Zeller, 1848
Sycamore Webworm Moth, Sycamore Webworm
Pococera militella, commonly known as the sycamore webworm , is a of pyralid moth in the Pyralidae. The species was first described by Zeller in 1848 and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 5604. As a member of the Epipaschiinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are known to feed on plant material and construct protective webbing structures.
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How to pronounce Pococera militella: /pɔˈkɔsɛra miˈlitɛla/
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Distribution
Records exist from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The specific epithet and suggest an association with sycamore (Platanus) plants.
Host Associations
- sycamore - plantInferred from ; specific plant associations require verification
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Taxonomic Note
Basionym: Tetralopha militella. The is classified in Epipaschiinae, a group within Pyralidae characterized by larvae that often feed on foliage and construct silk webbing.