Conchylodes diphteralis explained

Conchylodes diphteralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Geyer in 1832. It is found from the southeastern United States, where it has been recorded from Florida,^[1] through the West Indies (including Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola) to South America.

The wingspan is 24–29 mm. Adults are on wing nearly year round in Florida.

The larvae feed on Cordia species.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 801376.00 – 5290 – Conchylodes diphteralis – (Geyer, 1832) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 23, 2018.
2. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . October 23, 2013 . Species Conchylodes diphteralis - Hodges#5290 . BugGuide.Net . June 23, 2018.