Hileithia differentialis explained

Hileithia differentialis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914.[1] It is found in the US states of Florida and Texas[2] and from the West Indies to Central America (including Panama).

The wingspan is 13–14 mm. The forewings are pale straw yellow with small costal dots.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April and from July to December in Florida.

The larvae feed on Blechum brownei and Baccharis species.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
  2. Web site: 801206.00 – 5190 – Hileithia differentialis – (Dyar, 1914) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . April 4, 2018.
  3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni471915unit#page/266/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum 47 (2050): 266
  4. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . April 23, 2016 . Species Hileithia differentialis - Hodges#5190 . BugGuide.Net . April 4, 2018.

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