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Microthyris prolongalis

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Microthyris prolongalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Microthyris
Species:
M. prolongalis
Binomial name
Microthyris prolongalis
(Guenée, 1854)
Synonyms
  • Botys prolongalis Guenée, 1854
  • Botys agenoralis Walker, 1859
  • Botys eurytalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys sectalis Guenée, 1854
  • Botys scotalis Lederer, 1863

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]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "Taxonomy Browser: Microthyris prolongalisDHJ02". Barcode of Life Data System. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  3. ^ "801182.00 – 5264 – Microthyris prolongalis – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  4. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (April 24, 2016). "Species Microthyris prolongalis - Hodges#5264". BugGuide. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  5. ^ "Microthyris prolongalis Guenee". Parasitoid-Caterpillar-Plant Interactions in the Americas. Retrieved August 14, 2018.