Acrobasis caryae

Grote, 1881

Hickory Shoot Borer, Hickory Shoot Borer Moth

Acrobasis caryae is a snout moth ( Pyralidae) commonly known as the hickory shoot borer. The was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881 and occurs in southeastern Ontario and the eastern United States. Larvae are specialized feeders on hickory species (Carya), developing within the shoots of their plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acrobasis caryae: /ˌækroʊˈbeɪsɪs ˈkɛəri.iː/

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Habitat

Associated with hickory forests and woodlands where plants of the Carya occur.

Distribution

Southeastern Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States.

Diet

Larvae feed on Carya , including Carya cordiformis, Carya tomentosa, Carya pallida, Carya glabra, Carya ovata, and Carya carolinae-septentrionalis. Larvae feed within the shoots of their plant.

Host Associations

Carya cordiformis - larval
Carya tomentosa - larval
Carya pallida - larval
Carya glabra - larval
Carya ovata - larval
Carya carolinae-septentrionalis - larval

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Parasitoid relationships

Acrobasis caryae has been documented as a for the ichneumon Calliephialtes grapholithae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). This is known to attack concealed caterpillars of several Acrobasis .

Taxonomic note

The iNaturalist record lists 'Hickory Shoot Borer and Allies' as a preferred , suggesting potential broader grouping, though sources consistently treat A. caryae as a distinct .