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Xylesthia pruniramiella

300223.00 — 0317 — Xylesthia pruniramiella Clemens, 1859 — Speckled Xylesthia Moth

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
Myrica pensylvanica (?) [fungivorous]

Fungus on branches of Prunus and other trees

Life History

Likely univoltine, flying mainly late June through August, but with a late September and an early October record from different locations in 2021. Recorded mostly at AH but evidently common at Nigel Grindley's house as well, possibly indicating an affinity for bayberry.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Clemens, B., 1859. Contribution to American Lepidopterology. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 11: 259.
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Species Page at BugGuide
  • Species page at Moths of North Dakota.

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Xylesthia pruniramiella

    Abundance data late May to early October