Pococera scortealis
Lederer, 1863
Lespedeza Webworm Moth
Pococera scortealis, known as the Lespedeza Webworm , is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae. It was described by Lederer in 1863. The species belongs to the Epipaschiinae, a group of pyralid moths whose larvae are often associated with webbing on plants. The specific epithet and suggest an association with Lespedeza, a of leguminous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pococera scortealis: /poʊ.kəˈsɪərə skɔːrˈtiːəlɪs/
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Host Associations
- Lespedeza - larval Inferred from 'Lespedeza Webworm '
Similar Taxa
- Pococera robustellaBoth are Pococera in the Epipaschiinae; P. robustella is known as the Pine Webworm and has been documented as prey for the assassin bug Acholla multispinosa
- Pococera asperatellaBoth are Pococera in Epipaschiinae; P. asperatella (Maple Webworm ) has been documented as prey for the mason wasp Monobia quadridens
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Hemimatia scortealis before being transferred to the Pococera
Related Species Biology
Other Pococera such as P. robustella and P. asperatella are known to be preyed upon by predatory insects including assassin bugs (Acholla spp.) and mason wasps (Monobia quadridens), suggesting similar ecological roles for P. scortealis