Acrobasis palliolella

Ragonot, 1887

mantled acrobasis moth

Acrobasis palliolella, the mantled acrobasis , is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae. It was described by Ragonot in 1887 and is known from Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States. The larvae feed on Carya species (hickories), including Carya ovata and Carya carolinae-septentrionalis.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acrobasis palliolella: /ˌæ.kroʊˈbeɪ.sɪs ˌpæl.i.oʊˈlɛl.ə/

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Distribution

Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States. Distribution records include Vermont and other US localities.

Diet

Larvae feed on Carya , specifically Carya ovata (shagbark hickory) and Carya carolinae-septentrionalis (southern shagbark hickory).

Host Associations

Carya ovata - larval food plantshagbark hickory
Carya carolinae-septentrionalis - larval food plantsouthern shagbark hickory

Similar Taxa

Acrobasis nuxvorellaBoth are in the Acrobasis and feed on Carya , but A. nuxvorella is a major pecan pest with distinct wing markings including a ridge of dark across the forewings, and is restricted to pecan (Carya illinoinensis) rather than hickory species.

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Taxonomic note

Acrobasis palliolella belongs to the Phycitinae within Pyralidae. The Acrobasis contains numerous associated with hickory, pecan, and other woody plants.