Glyptocera Explained

Glyptocera is a genus of snout moths.[1] It was described by Ragonot in 1889, and contains the species G. consobrinella. It is found in eastern North America, including Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, and Quebec.[2]

The larvae feed on Viburnum (including Viburnum lentago) and Acer species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2011-09-29 .
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5745 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://www.aprairiehaven.com/?page_id=11786 aprairiehaven.com