Acossus centerensis
Acossus centerensis, the poplar carpenterworm, is a moth of the family Cossidae.[1] It is found in North America from New Jersey west to Illinois and North Dakota. In Canada it is found from Quebec and Ontario west to British Columbia.
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The wingspan is 40–50 mm for males and 50–64 mm for females.
The larvae feed on Populus species, mainly Populus tremuloides, but also balsam poplars.
References
- Markku Savela (September 15, 2005). "Acossus genus". funet.fi. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
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