Ancylosis undulatella

Clemens, 1860

Sugarbeet Crown Borer Moth, Sugarbeet Crown Borer

Ancylosis undulatella is a snout moth in the Pyralidae, commonly known as the sugarbeet crown borer . The was described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. It is a North American species with documented observations across the continent.

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Hulstia undulatella – Sugarbeet Crown Borer Moth (ID thanks to Tomas Mustelin) (14428348310) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ancylosis undulatella: //æŋ.sɪˈloʊ.sɪs ˌʌn.djʊ.ləˈtɛl.ə//

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Distribution

Found in North America from Ontario and Michigan south to Florida, west to California, and north to Oregon and Idaho.

Host Associations

Beta vulgaris - pest 'sugarbeet crown borer' indicates association with sugarbeet, though specific feeding details are not documented in available sources

Human Relevance

suggests it may be an agricultural pest of sugarbeet crops, though specific economic impact is not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860.