Acrobasis (genus)
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Acrobasis nuxvorella larva and case (frass tube) on pecan (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Source: IPM Images
Author(s): Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Source: IPM Images
Acrobasis Zeller 1839
The larvae of this genus are borers or casebearers (living in frass tubes). They attack the shoots and buds of hickory, pecan, other trees or shrubs and other plants. The adults have a wingspan of 10-20 mm with grayish or brownish forewings and uniformly gray hindwings.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system: