Epimecis detexta
(Walker, 1860)
Avocado Spanworm Moth
Epimecis detexta, commonly known as the Avocado Spanworm , is a geometrid moth described by Walker in 1860. It belongs to the Ennominae within the Geometridae . The is distributed across the Caribbean and North America. Its suggests a potential association with avocado plants, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epimecis detexta: /ˌɛpɪˈmiːsɪs dɪˈtɛkstə/
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea region and North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in both the Caribbean and North America as separate regions.
Host Associations
- Persea americana - potential 'avocado spanworm ' implies association with avocado, but explicit documentation of larval feeding on Persea americana is not confirmed in provided sources.
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Taxonomic Authority
Originally described by Francis Walker in 1860.
MONA/Hodges Number
6604
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 61 observations as of source date, indicating limited but documented occurrence.