Acrobasis rubrifasciella

Packard, 1874

alder tubemaker moth

Acrobasis rubrifasciella, commonly known as the alder tubemaker , is a small snout moth described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1874. The occurs in central-eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Its larvae are specialized feeders on Alnus (alder) species, with young larvae consuming wintered leaf-buds of their plants. The species has been documented as a host for the Calliephialtes grapholithae.

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Pronunciation

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Habitat

Associated with alder-dominated environments where plants (Alnus serrulata, Alnus rugosa) occur.

Distribution

Central-eastern Canada and eastern United States.

Diet

Larvae feed on Alnus , specifically Alnus serrulata and Alnus rugosa. Young larvae consume wintered leaf-buds of the plant.

Host Associations

  • Alnus serrulata - larval food plantwintered leaf-buds consumed by young larvae
  • Alnus rugosa - larval food plantwintered leaf-buds consumed by young larvae

Behavior

Larvae are known to feed within leaf-buds, suggesting a concealed feeding habit.

Ecological Role

Serves as for including Calliephialtes grapholithae (Ichneumonidae).

Similar Taxa

  • Acrobasis nuxvorellaBoth are Acrobasis with concealed larval feeding habits, but A. nuxvorella is a significant pecan pest with different specificity (pecan vs. alder).

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Taxonomic note

Recorded in literature as 'Acrobasis nibrifasciella' (apparent misspelling) in records for Calliephialtes grapholithae.

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