Acrolophus griseus capitatus
Hasbrouck, 1964
A of grass tube moth in the Acrolophidae, described by Hasbrouck in 1964. Acrolophus are characterized by caterpillars that construct silken tubes at the base of grasses or grass roots for concealment while feeding. The family Acrolophidae was historically placed within Tineidae but is now recognized as distinct. This subspecies belongs to a commonly encountered during surveys and blacklighting events in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrolophus griseus capitatus: //ˌækrəˈloʊfəs ˈɡrɪsiəs ˌkæpɪˈteɪtəs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Aphytis Project Final Report | Entomology Research Museum
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Bug Eric: My Personal National Moth Week, 2017
- Bug Eric: September 2017
- New Guide Outlines Management for Mediterranean Fruit Fly in Egypt
- Bug Eric: National Moth Week 2024 Recap from Kansas City