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Strepsicrates smithiana

620737.00 — 2907 — Strepsicrates smithiana Walsingham, 1891 — Bayberry Leaftier
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Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
Myrica pensylvanica

Myrica

Remarks

My impression is that this species is primarily bivoltine on Block Island with a partial third generation flying in the fall. Larvae are easily found tying terminal leaves of bayberry; a study of larvae could easily conclusively establish local voltinism.

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.
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Strepsicrates smithiana

    Abundance data late May to early October