Bicilia iarchasalis
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Bicilia |
Species: | B. iarchasalis
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Binomial name | |
Bicilia iarchasalis (Walker, 1859)
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Bicilia iarchasalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in the south-eastern United States, where it has been recorded from Florida[1] and Texas, as well as in Mexico, Cuba,[2] the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.[3]
Adults are on wing from March to May and from August to September.
The larvae feed on Rivina humilis.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "801390.00 – 5271 – Bicilia iarchasalis – (Walker, 1859)". Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Bicilia iarchasalis (Walker, 1859)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "Species Bicilia iarchasalis - Hodges#5271". BugGuide.net. Retrieved May 5, 2015.