Distribution Mexico. Although Rojas H., M., & Chacón (1980), Aguiar-Menezes et al. (2002) and Vegara (2005) refer to Pseudodalaca serta in Colombia, this record is unconfirmed through genetalic description and may represent another genus.
Systematics Externally similar to each other and to various other genera and species, these species appear to constitute a monophyletic entity based on the male genitalia. All species have an elongate, barrel-like pseudoteguminal apex with a strongly sclerotized medial suture. The valve is also small, sharply elbowed with a strongly sclerotized distally club-like apex.
Habitat Not known
Biology Larvae probably bore into stems of live trees or shrubs.
References Aguiar-Menezes, E. L., Menezes, E. B., Cassino, P. C. R., & Soares, M. A. 2002. Passion fruit. — Pp. 360–390 in: Pena, J., Sharp, J., & Wysoki, M. (eds.), Tropical fruit pests and pollinators: biology, economic importance, natural enemies and control. Trowbridge (CABI), 430 pp. Rojas H., M., & Chacón U., P. (1980). Aepytus (Pseudolaca) [sic] serta (Schaus), barrenador del tallo de la curuba. — Revista Colombiana de Entomologia, Bogotá, 6 (3/4): 63–67. Vergara R., R. A. 2005. IV. Insectos. In: Bernal E., J. A., & Díaz D., C. A. (eds.), Tecnología para el cultivo de la curuba. Manual técnico 6. Rionegro (Colombia, Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, CORPOICA; Centro de Investigación La Selva), 180 pp.
Pseudodalaca gugelmanni (Viette, 1950) Mexico
Holotype. Paris Museum
Pseudodalaca mexicanensis Viette, 1953 Mexico
Male. Holotype. Paris Museum
Pseudodalaca serta (Schaus, 1894) Mexico
Male. Holotype. National Museum of Natural History Washington
