Pseudocharis minima explained

Pseudocharis minima, the lesser wasp moth, is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1867. It is found on Cuba and in Florida.^{[1] [2]} The habitat consists of pine rocklands, tropical hammocks and the ecotone between hammocks and salt marshes.

The wingspan is 30–35 mm.

The larvae feed on Crossopetalum species, but have also been recorded on Myginda ilicifolia.

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Arctiidae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Pseudocharis minima (Grote, 1867) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 9, 2018.
2. Web site: 930463.00 – 8286 – Pseudocharis minima – Lesser Wasp Moth – (Grote, 1867) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 9, 2018.