Hymenoclea palmii

(Beutenmüller, 1902)

Burrowbush Borer Moth

A in the , notable for its -mimicking appearance. The is associated with burrobrush (Hymenoclea monogyra), a toxic desert shrub. are active during the summer monsoon season in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The reflects its larval association with the 's stems or roots.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hymenoclea palmii: /haɪməˈnɔkliə ˈpælmi.aɪ/

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Habitat

Associated with disturbed riparian zones and desert scrub where the burrobrush (Hymenoclea monogyra) thrives, particularly in areas with reduced competition from other vegetation.

Distribution

Ranges from Texas to California in the southwestern United States, extending south into Mexico. Distribution records indicate presence in both Nearctic and Neotropical regions.

Seasonality

activity coincides with the summer monsoon season, typically beginning in early to mid-July following the onset of rains.

Host Associations

  • Hymenoclea monogyra - larval Burrobrush; toxic desert shrub

Similar Taxa

  • Leptinotarsa lineolataShares the same (Hymenoclea monogyra) and ; a that feeds on burrobrush leaves rather than boring into stems

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