Paralobesia cyclopiana
(Heinrich, 1926)
Sweetbay Seedpod Moth
Paralobesia cyclopiana, commonly known as the Sweetbay Seedpod , is a moth described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the Paralobesia, which includes other economically significant species such as the (P. viteana). The species is relatively poorly documented compared to its , with only 45 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paralobesia cyclopiana: /ˌpærəloʊˈbiːziə ˌsaɪkləˈpaɪənə/
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Host Associations
- Magnolia virginiana - larval Inferred from ; sweetbay magnolia is the likely for larval development within seedpods
Similar Taxa
- Paralobesia viteanaCongeneric with similar ; P. viteana is a major agricultural pest of , while P. cyclopiana is associated with sweetbay magnolia seedpods
More Details
Taxonomic context
The Paralobesia is placed in the Olethreutinae, tribe Olethreutini, within the diverse . This tribe includes many with larval habits involving feeding within fruits, seeds, or other tissues.
Data limitations
Most available information for this derives from studies of P. viteana, an economically important vineyard pest. Direct observations and research on P. cyclopiana specifically are sparse in the provided sources.