Donacaula maximellus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Donacaula |
| Species: | D. maximellus
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| Binomial name | |
| Donacaula maximellus (Fernald, 1891)
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Donacaula maximellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1891.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Adults have been recorded year round.[2]
Larvae have been recorded feeding on Zizaniopsis miliacea.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "800719.00 – 5324 – Donacaula maximellus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "Species Donacaula maximellus - Hodges#5324". BugGuide.Net. December 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2018.