Acrobasis blanchardorum

Neunzig, 1973

Acrobasis blanchardorum is a of ( ) described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1973. It is known from North America, with Texas as the locality. The feed on Quercus species, including Quercus grisea.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acrobasis blanchardorum: /ˌækrəˈbeɪsɪs ˌblæntʃɑːrˈdɔːrəm/

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Identification

As a member of the Acrobasis, this likely shares the characteristic elongated labial that form a snout-like projection typical of . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing A. blanchardorum from are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Associated with oak (Quercus) , given larval relationships. The locality in Texas suggests occurrence in regions where Quercus grisea (gray oak) is present.

Distribution

Known from North America, with the locality in Texas, USA.

Diet

feed on Quercus , specifically documented on Quercus grisea.

Host Associations

Quercus - larval of oaks
Quercus grisea - larval gray oak

Similar Taxa

Acrobasis nuxvorellaBoth are North Acrobasis , but A. nuxvorella is a major pecan pest with well-documented economic impact, while A. blanchardorum is associated with oaks and lacks agricultural significance.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1973. The specific epithet 'blanchardorum' is a honoring the Blanchard , though the specific individuals are not identified in available sources.