Ornarantia dyari
Busck, 1900
Ornarantia dyari is a small ( Choreutidae) described by August Busck in 1900. The occurs in Florida and the Bahamas, with active during winter and spring months in Florida and mid-summer in the Bahamas. The specific epithet honors American entomologist Harrison Gray Dyar Jr.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from other Ornarantia by geographic restriction to Florida and the Bahamas, combined with documented in forewing length (males 6.2 mm, females 7.7 mm). Specific wing patterns for field identification are not described in available literature.
Appearance
Small with forewing length 6.2 mm in males and 7.7 mm in females. Wing pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with Ficus plants; specific types are not documented.
Distribution
Found in Florida, USA and the Bahamas. No other locations are documented.
Seasonality
active January, March, and April in Florida; July in the Bahamas.
Diet
Larvae feed on Ficus , skeletonizing leaves.
Host Associations
- Ficus - larval food plantLarvae skeletonize leaves
Behavior
Larvae skeletonize leaves of Ficus plants, feeding between leaf and leaving a characteristic lacy pattern.
Ecological Role
Herbivore on Ficus ; specific functions are not documented.
Human Relevance
Minor potential significance as a pest of ornamental Ficus plants; no major economic or cultural importance documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ornarantia speciesSimilar size and characteristics; O. dyari distinguished by geographic range (Florida and Bahamas) and specific forewing measurements
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'dyari' honors Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. (1866-1929), a prominent American entomologist known for his work on Lepidoptera and mosquito .