Phalonia pimana explained

"Phalonia" pimana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona and California. It has also been recorded from Hispaniola.[1]

The wingspan is about 16 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in March and from August to September.[2]

The larvae feed on Agave species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Perez-Gelabert. Daniel E. 2008. Arthropods of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti): A checklist and bibliography. Zootaxa. 1831. 1–530.
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3852 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://www.tortricidae.com/foodplant_database.pdf Tortricidae Food Plant Database

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