Telamoptilia hibiscivora
Davis & Davis, 2017
Telamoptilia hibiscivora is a of minute in the , described by Davis & Davis in 2017. The species name indicates an association with hibiscus plants. It is known from multiple eastern US states.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Telamoptilia hibiscivora: /ˌtɛləmɒpˈtɪliə haɪˌbɪskɪˈvɔːrə/
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Distribution
Eastern United States: recorded from Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
Host Associations
- Hibiscus - larval Inferred from epithet 'hibiscivora'
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Etymology
The epithet 'hibiscivora' derives from Latin, combining 'hibisc-' (hibiscus) and '-vora' (eating), indicating the larval .