Homoeosoma asylonnastes
Goodson & Neunzig, 1993
Homoeosoma asylonnastes is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by Goodson and Neunzig in 1993. It is known from limited observations in eastern North America, specifically Tennessee and West Virginia. The species belongs to a containing several sunflower-associated , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Homoeosoma asylonnastes: /ˌhɒmiːəˈsəʊmə ˌæsɪlənˈnæstiːz/
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Distribution
Eastern North America; recorded from Tennessee and West Virginia.
Similar Taxa
- Homoeosoma electellumCongeneric sunflower moth; are silver-to buff-gray and larvae feed on sunflower , but H. asylonnastes lacks confirmed associations
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Homoeosoma includes several North American associated with sunflower (Helianthus) , but H. asylonnastes is not among the economically documented pests. Its specific epithet and limited collection records suggest it may occupy a different or geographic range than the better-known H. electellum.