Ptichodis herbarum
Guenée, 1852
Common Ptichodis Moth
Ptichodis herbarum, commonly known as the Common Ptichodis , is a small moth in the Erebidae. It occurs across the southeastern and south-central United States, with additional records from Jamaica. The species has a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. Larvae feed on bush clover (Lespedeza species), indicating a specialized herbivorous diet.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptichodis herbarum: /ptɪˈkoʊdɪs hɛrˈbɛərəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Ptichodis by geographic range and association with Lespedeza plants. Precise diagnostic morphological features require examination.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 30 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with areas supporting bush clover (Lespedeza) and related leguminous vegetation. Specific structure not documented.
Distribution
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Also recorded from Jamaica.
Diet
Larvae feed on bush clover (Lespedeza ); possibly other Lespedeza species.
Host Associations
- Lespedeza - larval food plantbush clover and possibly other in
Similar Taxa
- Other Ptichodis speciescongeneric requiring characters for separation; geographic overlap in some regions
More Details
Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Poaphila herbarum by Guenée in 1852; later transferred to Ptichodis.