Urodus
Herrich-Schäffer, 1854
Urodus is a of in the , established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1854. The genus includes commonly known as , with that construct webs on plants. The best-known species, Urodus parvula (Bumelia Webworm), feeds on Bumelia (Sideroxylon) species. The family Urodidae was previously placed in but is now recognized as a distinct lineage within .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Urodus: /ˈjʊroʊdəs/
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Identification
Members of Urodus can be distinguished from related by their placement in the , which is characterized by specific morphological features separating it from the formerly associated . -level identification requires examination of and pattern details.
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Host Associations
- Bumelia (Sideroxylon) - larval Specific to Urodus parvula; associations for other Urodus are not documented in available sources.
Behavior
are known to construct webs on plants, a trait reflected in the '' for at least one (Urodus parvula).
Similar Taxa
- Yponomeutidae (ermine moths) was formerly classified within , and Urodus share the larval habit with some yponomeutids, but molecular and morphological studies support separate status.
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Taxonomic history
The was historically treated as a (Urodinae) within . Current recognizes Urodidae as a distinct family within the superfamily Urodoidea.