Elasmopalpus

Elasmopalpus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elasmopalpus: /ɛˌlæzmoʊˈpælpəs/

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Images

Elasmopalpus lignosella by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
- 5896 – Elasmopalpus lignosella – Lesser Cornstalk Borer by Wildreturn. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
- 5896 – Elasmopalpus lignosella – Lesser Cornstalk Borer - 52346217208 by Wildreturn. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
- 5896 – Elasmopalpus lignosella – Lesser Cornstalk Borer - 52346278224 by Wildreturn. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
- 5896 – Elasmopalpus lignosella – Lesser Cornstalk Borer - 52346278239 by Wildreturn. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Elasmopalpus is a genus of snout moths in the subfamily Phycitinae, described in 1852, comprising three species, with E. lignosellus being a notable pest in agriculture.

Distribution

Restricted to the Americas

Diet

Plants, specifically Poaceae and Fabaceae crops

Economic Impact

E. lignosellus is a pest species affecting Poaceae and Fabaceae crops

Evolution

Considered closely related to the genus Ufa

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Lepidoptera
  • Moths
  • Agricultural pests
  • Americas