Oiketicus abbotii
Grote, 1880
Abbot's Bagworm Moth
Oiketicus abbotii is a bagworm moth in the Psychidae, first described by Grote in 1880. The exhibits strong in . It is native to the southeastern United States, with documented occurrences in Florida and Louisiana.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oiketicus abbotii: /ɔɪˈkɛtɪkəs ˈæbətiˌaɪ/
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Identification
show strong . Males are winged and capable of , while females are wingless and remain in their larval case. Larvae construct portable cases from silk and plant material, characteristic of the Psychidae . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing O. abbotii from such as O. kirbyi are not well documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Southeastern North America, including Florida and Louisiana. The ' range appears centered on the Gulf Coastal Plain based on available records.
Similar Taxa
- Oiketicus kirbyiCongeneric with overlapping distribution in southeastern North America; both construct larval cases and exhibit with wingless females.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880.