Microthyris prolongalis explained

Microthyris prolongalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in Brazil, the West Indies (Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba),[1] Costa Rica, Panama,[2] Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Texas and Florida.[3]

The wingspan is about 33 mm. Adults are on wing in June, October and December in Florida.[4]

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ipomea species.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: Taxonomy Browser: Microthyris prolongalisDHJ02 . Barcode of Life Data System . August 14, 2018.
  3. Web site: 801182.00 – 5264 – Microthyris prolongalis – (Guenée, 1854) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 14, 2018.
  4. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . April 24, 2016 . Species Microthyris prolongalis - Hodges#5264 . BugGuide . August 14, 2018.
  5. http://caterpillars.myspecies.info/node/2207 "Microthyris prolongalis Guenee"

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