Macrosaccus Explained

Macrosaccus is a genus of moths in the family Gracillariidae.

Etymology

The generic name is derived from the ancient Greek μακρο- (meaning long) and σάκκος (meaning bag) in reference to the elongate saccus in the male genitalia.^[1]

Species

There are six species currently recognized:

• Macrosaccus coursetiae Eiseman & Davis, 2017
• Macrosaccus gliricidius Davis, 2011
• Macrosaccus morrisella (Fitch, 1859)
• Macrosaccus neomexicanus Davis, 2011
• Macrosaccus robiniella (Clemens, 1859)
• Macrosaccus uhlerella (Fitch, 1859)

Notes and References

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