Polygrammodes oxydalis explained

Polygrammodes oxydalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in the southern United States, where it has been recorded from Georgia, Florida and southern Texas.[2] It has also been reported from Costa Rica.[3]

Adults have been recorded on wing from May to October.

The larvae feed on the roots of Vernonia species.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801335.00 – 5228.1 – Polygrammodes oxydalis – (Guenée, 1854) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 15, 2018.
  3. Web site: Taxonomy Browser: Polygrammodes oxydalis . Barcode of Life Data System . August 15, 2018.
  4. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . October 23, 2013 . Species Polygrammodes oxydalis - Hodges#5228.1 . BugGuide . August 15, 2018.

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