Frechinia helianthiales explained

Frechinia helianthiales is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Mary Murtfeldt in 1897.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Illinois, Manitoba, Missouri and Oklahoma,[2] south to Mexico.

The length of the forewings is 6.5-8.5 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.

The larvae feed on Helianthus species. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . Matthias . Landry . Bernard . Vegliante . Francesca . Tränkner . Andreas . Mally . Richard . Hayden . James . Bauer . Franziska . Segerer . Andreas . Li . Houhun . Schouten . Rob . Solis . M. Alma . Maria Alma Solis . Trofimova . Tatiana . De Prins . Jurate . Speidel . Wolfgang . amp . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801134.00 – 4798 – Frechinia helianthiales (Murtfeldt, 1897) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 20, 2021.
  3. Web site: Balaban . John and Jane . May 15, 2016 . Species Frechinia helianthiales - Hodges#4798 . BugGuide . January 20, 2021.

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