Melipotis contorta
Guenée, 1852
Melipotis contorta is a noctuid in the Erebidae, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. have been recorded flying in Florida during January–February, May, July, and December. The was originally described as Bolina contorta by Guenée in 1852. Little is known about its beyond distributional records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melipotis contorta: /ˌmɛlɪˈpoʊtɪs kənˈtɔːrtə/
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Distribution
Found from Florida (USA) south through Mexico and Guatemala to Brazil. Also recorded in the Caribbean: Cuba, St. Thomas, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Martinique, Saint Martin, St. Kitts, Antigua and Barbuda, and Jamaica.
Seasonality
on wing January–February, May, July, and December in Florida. Seasonality in other parts of range unknown.