Polygrammodes oxydalis
| Polygrammodes oxydalis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Polygrammodes |
| Species: | P. oxydalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Polygrammodes oxydalis (Guenée, 1854)
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Polygrammodes oxydalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in the southern United States, where it has been recorded from Georgia, Florida and southern Texas.[2] It has also been reported from Costa Rica.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to October. The larvae feed on the roots of Vernonia species.[4]
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801335.00 – 5228.1 – Polygrammodes oxydalis – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ "Taxonomy Browser: Polygrammodes oxydalis". Barcode of Life Data System. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Polygrammodes oxydalis - Hodges#5228.1". BugGuide. Retrieved August 15, 2018.