Biology:Deuterophysa fernaldi

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Deuterophysa fernaldi
Scientific classification
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Animalia
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D. fernaldi
Binomial name
Deuterophysa fernaldi
Munroe, 1983
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta costimaculalis Fernald, 1901 (preocc. Warren, 1889)

Deuterophysa fernaldi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. 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. Nuss, Matthias; Landry, Bernard; Vegliante, Francesca; Tränkner, Andreas; Mally, Richard; Hayden, James; Bauer, Franziska; Segerer, Andreas et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. 
  2. "801391.00 – 5123 – Deuterophysa fernaldi Munroe, 1983". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5123. 
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (December 2, 2017). "Species Deuterophysa fernaldi - Hodges#5123". https://bugguide.net/node/view/750432. 

Wikidata ☰ Q13587062 entry