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