A first record of Anatrachyntis badia (Hodges 1962) (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae) on Zamia integrifolia (Zamiaceae)

Authors

  • Catherine Hua Harvard University, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, USA
  • Shayla Salzman Harvard University, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, USA http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6808-7542
  • Naomi Pierce Harvard University, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, USA

Keywords:

Cycadales, pollination

Abstract

This paper describes the first record of the cosmopolitan moth Anatrachyntis badia on the native Florida cycad Zamia integrifolia, and discusses its possible pollination benefit for this threatened plant. This new record is interesting due to the highly toxic nature of these endangered plants as well as their strict reliance on insect pollination for reproduction. It suggests that associations between species of Anatrachyntis and members of the Cycadales may be more widespread than currently known.

 

Sumario

Este artículo se informa del primer registro de la polilla cosmopolita, Anatrachyntis badia, sobre la cíca nativa de la Florida, Zamia integrifolia, y se discute su posible beneficio en polinizar esta planta amenazada. Este nuevo registro es interesante debido a la naturaleza altamente tóxica de estas plantas en peligro de extinción, así como su estricta dependencia de la polinización de insectos para su reproducción. Sugiere que las asociaciones entre las especies de Anatrachyntis y los miembros de Cycadales pueden estar más extendidas de lo que se sabe actualmente.

 

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Published

2019-04-27

Issue

Vol. 101, No. 2 (June 2018)

Section

Scientific Notes

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