Acrolophus minor

Dyar, 1903

Acrolophus minor is a small in the Acrolophidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1903. Members of the Acrolophus are commonly known as "grass tube moths" because their caterpillars spin silken tubes at the base of grasses or grass roots for concealment while feeding. The occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Arizona. The family Acrolophidae was formerly classified within Tineidae but has been elevated to family status based on modern phylogenetic studies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acrolophus minor: /əˈkroʊləfəs ˈmaɪnɔr/

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, United States. The broader distribution within North America requires further documentation.

Host Associations

Poaceae - larval food plantLarvae of Acrolophus feed on grasses, spinning silken tubes at the base of plants or roots for concealment

Similar Taxa

Acrolophus popeanellaSimilar size and grass-tube ; A. popeanella is more widespread in eastern North America and may overlap in range
TineidaeFormerly classified in this ; Acrolophidae can be distinguished by structural features and larval

More Details

Taxonomic history

Acrolophidae was formerly treated as a of Tineidae. Modern classifications recognize it as a distinct based on morphological and molecular evidence. This reclassification affects how specimens are catalogued in collections and databases.