Deuterophysa fernaldi

Deuterophysa fernaldi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Deuterophysa
Species: D. fernaldi
Binomial name
Deuterophysa fernaldi
Munroe, 1983
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta costimaculalis Fernald, 1901 (preocc. Warren, 1889)

Deuterophysa fernaldi is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Munroe in 1983.[1] It is found in Cuba and the south-eastern United States, where it has been recorded from Florida.[2]

Adults have been recorded on wing from January to October and in December in Florida.

The larvae feed on Psychotria nervosa.[3]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide
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