Biology:Microthyris lelex

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Short description: Species of moth

Microthyris lelex
Scientific classification
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Animalia
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M. lelex
Binomial name
Microthyris lelex
(Cramer, 1777)
Synonyms
  • Phalaena lelex Cramer, 1777
  • Cyclocena lelex
  • Lygropia lelex
  • Botis flexalis Möschler, 1881
  • Botys janiralis Möschler, 1886
  • Cyclocena gestatalis Möschler, 1890
  • Haritala foviferalis Hampson, 1895

Microthyris lelex is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. It is widespread in the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. Records include Suriname, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.[1] It has recently been recorded from southern Florida.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q19597933 entry