Coenipeta bibitrix

Coenipeta bibitrix
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Superfamily:	Noctuoidea
Family:	Erebidae
Genus:	Coenipeta
Species:	C. bibitrix
Binomial name
Coenipeta bibitrix (Hübner, 1823)[1]
Synonyms
Helia bibitrix Hubner, 1823 Eubolina meskei Edwards, 1882 Coenipeta glaucescens Walker, 1866

Coenipeta bibitrix is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The species is found from southern Florida and southern Texas, south to northern South America.[2]

Description

The wingspan of *Coenipeta bibitrix* is about 30 mm. The moths have distinctive wing patterns and coloration that help in their identification.

Distribution

• Coenipeta bibitrix* is distributed across a range that includes southern Florida and southern Texas in the United States, and extends southward to northern South America. This wide range indicates the species' adaptability to various tropical and subtropical habitats.

Habitat

The species typically inhabits areas that provide suitable conditions for feeding and reproduction. This includes tropical and subtropical forests, as well as other areas where host plants are abundant.

Behavior and ecology

The moths of this species are primarily nocturnal, like most members of the family Erebidae. They are attracted to light, which is a common behavior observed in many moth species.

References

1. mothphotographersgroup
2. Bug Guide