Omiodes simialis explained

Omiodes simialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in Brazil, Venezuela, French Guiana,^[1] the West Indies^[2] (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola), Honduras, Costa Rica^[3] and Florida.^[4]

The wingspan is about 31 mm. Adults are on wing in March, May, August and from October to December in Florida.

The larvae feed on Dalbergia ecastophyllum.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . June 2, 2018.
2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Omiodes simialis Guenée, 1854 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . June 2, 2018.
3. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=341997 BOLD Systems
4. Web site: 801310.00 – 5211 – Omiodes simialis – Guenée, 1854 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 2, 2018.
5. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . April 24, 2016 . Species Omiodes simialis - Hodges#5211 . BugGuide.Net . June 2, 2018.