Actrix nyssaecolella
Dyar, 1904
Tupelo Leaffolder Moth
A small pyralid specialized on tupelo trees. The name reflects its association with Nyssa, the tupelo . Known primarily from larval feeding records and collection data across the eastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Actrix nyssaecolella: /ˈæk.trɪks nɪˌsɛ.kəˈlɛ.lə/
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Habitat
Associated with wetlands and bottomland forests where Nyssa occur, including swamps, riverine forests, and coastal plain .
Distribution
Eastern North America: Michigan and New York south to Florida, west to Texas.
Diet
Larvae feed on Nyssa (tupelo trees).
Host Associations
- Nyssa - larval plant of tupelo trees
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'nyssaecolella' combines Nyssa ( ) with -colella (dweller), indicating its ecological association with tupelo trees.
Taxonomic history
Described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904, a prominent American entomologist specializing in Lepidoptera.