Deuterophysa fernaldi

Deuterophysa fernaldi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Deuterophysa
Species:
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; Li, Houhun; Schouten, Rob; Solis, M. Alma; Trofimova, Tatiana; De Prins, Jurate & Speidel, Wolfgang (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801391.00 – 5123 – Deuterophysa fernaldi Munroe, 1983". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (December 2, 2017). "Species Deuterophysa fernaldi - Hodges#5123". BugGuide. Retrieved January 16, 2021.


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