Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Aristotelia roseosuffusella (Clemens, 1860)
Gelechia ? roseosuffusella Clemens, 1860
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Phylogenetic sequence #420670.00
Explanation of Names
Specific epithet from Latin meaning "suffused with rose," for the forewings "suffused with roseate."
(2)Identification
Brown FW with bold pattern of oblique black and white bars. Light inner margin is marked with pink spots.
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see comments
Food
Clover
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Lespedeza,
Desmodium,
Dalea.
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HOSTS lists sumac (
Rhus coriaria), red clover (
Trifolium pratense), catclaw (
Pithecellobium unguis-cati) and willow (
Salix).
(5)Life Cycle
Life Cycle Images:
Leaf Damage on Lespedeza capitata, larva, larva, spent pupa, adult
Print References
Clemens, B., 1860. Contributions to American lepidopterology - No. 4.
Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 12:
162.
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