Cossidae
53a0005 –
2700 Zeuzera pyrina
(Linnaeus, 1761)
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© Jo McGavin
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| Distribution: |
The single mapped point in Kentucky (report of three specimens plus one observation, all in 1955) may likely have been due to inadvertent transportation of an egg mass or larvae into the State - Beebe (1955). |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Adoxaceae[Caprifoliaceae] Aquifoliaceae Betulaceae Cannabaceae[Ulmaceae] Caprifoliaceae Celastraceae.. Host genera: Acer Aesculus Alnus Betula Broussonetia Carpinus Carya Castanea Celtis Cornus Corylus Crataegus Euon... Host extended: polyphagous on trees & shrubs (Forbes 1923); "scores of other species" (Drooz 1985). (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
pyrina (Linnaeus, 1761) (Phalaena) - MONA 1983: 2700decipiens Kirby, 1892 (Zeuzera) |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Beebe, R., 1955. Zuezera and Adopaea in Kentucky. The Lepidopterists News, 9(4-5): 142.
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at Block Island Moths
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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© Larry Line
© Allen Barlow
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45mm – © Jim Vargo
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