Acrobasis stigmella

Dyar, 1908

Walnut Shoot and Hickory Leafstem Borer Moths and Allies

Acrobasis stigmella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1908. It occurs in Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States. The species has a , with larvae feeding on hickory species (Carya), primarily on buds but occasionally within shoots. It overwinters as larvae and pupates in soil.

- 5669 – Acrobasis stigmella (tentative) (47994489657) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Stigmella sp (48466623041) by Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

-1718- Oblique Striped (Phibalapteryx virgata) (49575690421) by Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acrobasis stigmella: //ˌækroʊˈbeɪsɪs stɪɡˈmɛlə//

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Distribution

Known from Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States.

Seasonality

Probably one per year; active in spring and early summer, with larval feeding occurring through growing season and in larval stage.

Diet

Larvae feed on Carya , specifically Carya tomentosa, Carya glabra, and Carya pallida. They primarily consume buds of plants, with occasional feeding within shoots.

Host Associations

Carya tomentosa - larval food plantbuds
Carya glabra - larval food plantbuds
Carya pallida - larval food plantbuds