Acrolophus simulatus
Walsingham, 1882
Acrolophus simulatus is a of in the Acrolophidae, described by Walsingham in 1882. It is one of many species in the commonly known as "grass tube moths" due to larval . The species is documented from North America, with records from Florida and Texas. Like other members of Acrolophus, it is presumed to have larvae that construct silken tubes at the base of grasses or grass roots for concealment while feeding.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrolophus simulatus: /ˌæ.krəˈlɒ.fəs ˌsɪ.mjʊˈleɪ.təs/
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Distribution
North America, including Florida and Texas.
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Taxonomic History
The Acrolophus was formerly placed in the Tineidae (clothes moths and their kin) but has been reclassified to Acrolophidae. This change reflects ongoing revisions in lepidopteran as evolutionary relationships become better understood.